adjective “round”
round, Komp. rounder, Sup. roundest
- shaped like a circle or sphere
Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.
She wore a round pendant that matched her earrings perfectly.
- having gentle curves without sharp angles
She chose a table with round corners to avoid bumping into sharp edges.
- having a body shape that is full and curvy
The round cheeks of the baby made everyone want to pinch them gently.
- complete or whole, without anything missing
She insisted on paying a round $50 for the handmade scarf, refusing to accept any change.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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”
Singular round, Plural rounds oder onzieleg
- a stage or part of a competition or game
She advanced to the next round of the tournament after winning her match.
- 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.
- 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.
- a unit of ammunition
The soldier loaded a fresh round into his rifle before taking aim.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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”
Infinitiv round; hien rounds; Verg. rounded; Part. Verg. rounded; Ger. rounding
- to make something curved or less sharp
She rounded the corners of the paper to make it safer for the children.
- to complete or make something more full
He rounded off his meal with a delicious slice of cheesecake.
- to change a number to the nearest whole number
In our calculations, 3.6 rounded down to 3.
- to move past something
The player rounded the goalkeeper and scored a goal.
- to suddenly confront or attack
The dog rounded on the stranger, barking fiercely.
- in baseball, to move towards home plate
After hitting a powerful shot, Garcia rounded third and headed for home.