round (EN)

adjective, noun, verb

adjective “round”

1. shaped like a circle or sphere
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   She wore a round pendant that matched her earrings perfectly.
2. having gentle curves without sharp angles
   She chose a table with round corners to avoid bumping into sharp edges.
3. having a body shape that is full and curvy
   The round cheeks of the baby made everyone want to pinch them gently.
4. complete or whole, without anything missing
   She insisted on paying a round $50 for the handmade scarf, refusing to accept any change.
5. a number that is easy to use in calculations because it ends in zero
   We decided to donate $50 because it was a round amount that fit our budget.
6. speaking in a direct and straightforward manner
   When asked about his opinion on the new policy, he gave a round reply, leaving no doubt about his disagreement.
7. smooth and flowing; not rough or abrupt, especially in writing
   Her latest novel is a round masterpiece, flowing smoothly from start to finish without a single jarring note.
8. describing a fictional character that is realistic and well-developed
   The protagonist in her latest novel is so round, you'd swear he was based on a real person.

noun “round”

1. a stage or part of a competition or game
   She advanced to the next round of the tournament after winning her match.
2. a loud and simultaneous expression of approval or enthusiasm from a group
   After the singer finished her performance, there was a loud round of cheers from the audience.
3. a serving or portion of something given to each person in a group
   The waiter offered a round of appetizers to each table at the wedding reception.
4. a unit of ammunition
   The soldier loaded a fresh round into his rifle before taking aim.
5. a path or journey that goes in a circle or cycle
   Every morning, the mailman makes his rounds through the neighborhood, delivering letters and packages.
6. a strip used to cover an edge or gap for decoration or protection
   To prevent injuries, they installed rubber rounds along the sharp corners of the kitchen counter.
7. a repeating series of events or actions that ends where it began
   The farmer was well accustomed to the rounds of planting and harvesting, a cycle that dictated his yearly work.

verb “round”

1. to make something curved or less sharp
   She rounded the corners of the paper to make it safer for the children.
2. to complete or make something more full
   He rounded off his meal with a delicious slice of cheesecake.
3. to change a number to the nearest whole number
   In our calculations, 3.6 rounded down to 3.
4. to move past something
   The player rounded the goalkeeper and scored a goal.
5. to suddenly confront or attack
   The dog rounded on the stranger, barking fiercely.
6. in baseball, to move towards home plate
   After hitting a powerful shot, Garcia rounded third and headed for home.