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round

Pronunciation: [/ˈɹaʊnd/]

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round: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use round in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “shape”

(adjective) When something is shaped like a circle, without any corners or edges.

Example

The table has a round top.

Example

The table has a square top, not round.

Example

Is the pizza round or square?

Context: “sports”

(noun) A stage in a competition where each player or team has a turn to compete.

Example

It's your turn to play in the next round.

Example

She was eliminated in the first round.

Example

Who will advance to the next round?

Context: “action”

(verb) To move around something in a circular way or to complete a circle.

Example

Let's round up the sheep and bring them back.

Example

Do not round the corner too fast.

Example

Can you round the bend smoothly?

How to pronounce round

Pronunciation: [/ˈɹaʊnd/]

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