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Round

adjective, noun

Round means curved like a circle or ball.

5 letters 1 syllable

What does Round mean?

Round means curved like a circle or ball.

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Dictionary definition

Shaped like a circle or ball.

Example sentences

Round in a sentence

easy

The round cookie rolled off the plate.

medium

Draw a round sun in the corner.

hard

The team sat at a round table so everyone could see each other.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Round

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does round mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to round?

Practice 3

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The ____ cookie rolled off the plate.

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Round

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Sounds like

ROWND

Listen, then repeat the word.

Synonyms

Words like Round

circularUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
curvedUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
Antonyms

Opposite words

squareUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
sharpUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
Synonym practice

Want to practice round synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The red ball was round and smooth," then compare close word choices. Practice round synonyms.

Word family

Round word family

Base word

round

adjective

rounder

More round.

noun

rounding

Making a number simpler by moving to a nearby value.

Related words
Student support

Understand Round

Hint for students

Round means curved like a circle or ball.

Common mix-up

Round is not the same as square. Round means round means curved like a circle or ball.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: Draw a round sun in the corner. Clue words: draw, sun, corner. Underline clue words that show why round fits instead of square. Now write one new sentence that shows round without using the word round. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show round?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Draw a round sun in the corner." Why does round fit better than square?