CEFR A1

circle

noun

Meaning

A round shape with no corners or straight sides.

Examples

The children sat in a circle on the floor.
Draw a circle and color it blue.

Synonyms: ring, loop, orb

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circle (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːrkl/

Definition

A round shape with no corners or straight sides.

Examples

The children sat in a circle on the floor.
Draw a circle and color it blue.
The moon looked like a perfect circle.

How to Use circle

circle around (phrasal verb): To move in a circle around something or someone. — "The birds circled around the tall building."

Synonyms of circle

Words with a similar meaning to circle:

ring
loop
orb

Antonyms of circle

Words with the opposite meaning to circle:

square
line

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