WordHive Learning Dictionary

Circle

noun

A perfectly round shape.

6 letters 2 syllables

What does Circle mean?

A perfectly round shape.

Dictionary definition

A round shape made of one curved line where every point is the same distance from the center.

Example sentences

Circle in a sentence

easy

Draw a circle around the correct answer.

medium

The children sat in a circle on the rug.

hard

A circle has no corners, which makes it different from a square.

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Practice the meaning of Circle

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does circle mean?

Practice 2

Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to circle?

Practice 3

Which word or phrase is a good contrast to circle?

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Circle

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Sounds like

circle

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Synonyms

Words like Circle

round shapeA similar word or phrase for circle in this meaning.
loopA similar word or phrase for circle in this meaning.
Antonyms

Opposite words

lineA useful contrast to circle in this meaning.
squareA useful contrast to circle in this meaning.
Synonym practice

Want to practice circle synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The children formed a circle on the rug," then compare close word choices. Practice circle synonyms.

Word family

Circle word family

Base word

circle

noun

circle

Primary form of circle.

Related words
Student support

Understand Circle

Hint for students

A circle is a round shape with no corners.

Common mix-up

Circle is not the same as oval. A circle is evenly round; an oval is stretched out.

Try it in class or at home

Write one sentence that shows circle without using the word circle. Example: The cookie was perfectly round with no corners or sides. Clue words: perfectly round, no corners Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a round shape with no corners?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Draw a circle around the correct answer." Why does circle fit better than square?