Simple meaning
What does Cycle mean?
A cycle is a pattern that repeats.
Dictionary definition
A series of events that repeat in the same order.
Example sentences
Cycle in a sentence
easy
Water follows a cycle through evaporation and rain.
medium
The moon cycle changes how it looks in the sky.
hard
Writers notice cycle patterns in seasons and story events.
Synonyms
Words like Cycle
loopUse for repeating sequences.
rotationUse for repeated turning or sequence patterns.
Antonyms
Opposite words
breakUse when a cycle stops repeating.
endUse when repetition is finished.
Word family
Cycle word family
Base word
cycle
adjective
cyclical
Happening in repeating cycles.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What is a cycle?
Cycles repeat in a regular pattern over time.
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