1. round
adjective. ['ˈraʊnd'] having a circular shape.
Synonyms
- roundish
- global
- disk-shaped
- globular
- disclike
- goblet-shaped
- globose
- pinwheel-shaped
- nutlike
- coccoid
- pear-shaped
- circular
- ringlike
- moonlike
- ball-shaped
- discoid
- wheel-like
- cumuliform
- moon-round
- orbicular
- bulbous
- barrel-shaped
- apple-shaped
- bulblike
- bulb-shaped
- disklike
- discoidal
- capitate
- spheric
- pancake-like
- disc-shaped
- spherical
Antonyms
- angular
- noncyclic
- compound
- intrusive
Etymology
- ront (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- roun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- run (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- rounen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- runian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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Words that Rhyme with Round
- ultrasound
- propound
- profound
- expound
- confound
- compound
- unwound
- unsound
- unbound
- resound
- renowned
- redound
- rebound
- newfound
- inbound
- impound
- astound
- frowned
- drowned
- crowned
- browned
- abound
- wound
- sound
- pound
- mound
- hound
- found
- downed
- bound
Example sentences of the word round
1. Noun, singular or mass
To get her look, blow out your hair and use a round brush to create soft waves.
Quotes containing the word round
1. Don’t grieve. Anything you lose comes round in another form.
- Rumi
2. Hello babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's round and wet and crowded. On the outside, babies, you've got a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies-"God damn it, you've got to be kind.
- Kurt Vonnegut
3. Still round the corner there may wait A new road or a secret gateAnd though I oft have passed them by A day will come at last when IShall take the hidden paths that run West of the Moon, East of the Sun.
- J.R.R. Tolkien
2. round
noun. ['ˈraʊnd'] a charge of ammunition for a single shot.
Synonyms
- unit of ammunition
- ammo
- ammunition
Antonyms
- attach
- stay
- unify
- arrive
Etymology
- ront (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- roun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- run (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- rounen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- runian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. round
verb. ['ˈraʊnd'] wind around; move along a circular course.
Synonyms
- go
- locomote
- travel
Antonyms
- closed interval
- open interval
- deprive
- deconcentrate
Etymology
- ront (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- roun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- run (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- rounen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- runian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. round
adverb. ['ˈraʊnd'] from beginning to end; throughout.
Antonyms
- whisper
Etymology
- ront (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- roun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- run (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- rounen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- runian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. round
noun. ['ˈraʊnd'] an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs.
Synonyms
- time interval
- phase
- phase angle
- cycle
- interval
Antonyms
- engage
- empty
- be born
- freeze
Etymology
- ront (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- roun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- run (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- rounen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- runian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. round
noun. ['ˈraʊnd'] the activity of playing 18 holes of golf.
Synonyms
- golf game
- golf
Antonyms
- evolution
- inflexibility
- flatter
Etymology
- ront (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- roun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- run (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- rounen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- runian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. round
noun. ['ˈraʊnd'] a regular route for a sentry or policeman.
Synonyms
- path
- route
- itinerary
Antonyms
- open
- alkalize
- nitrify
- die
Etymology
- ront (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- roun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- run (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- rounen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- runian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. round
adjective. ['ˈraʊnd'] (of sounds) full and rich.
Synonyms
- full
- orotund
- pear-shaped
Antonyms
- oblate
- uncoiled
- national
- tasteless
Etymology
- ront (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- roun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- run (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- rounen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- runian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. round
noun. ['ˈraʊnd'] the usual activities in your day.
Synonyms
- habitude
Antonyms
- refrain
- end
Etymology
- ront (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- roun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- run (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- rounen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- runian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. round
noun. ['ˈraʊnd'] (often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order).
Antonyms
- outside
Etymology
- ront (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- roun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- run (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- rounen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- runian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))