Meaning of the word circle in English

What does circle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

circle

US /ˈsɝː.kəl/

UK /ˈsɜː.kəl/

a round plane figure whose boundary (the circumference) consists of points equidistant from a fixed center point

Example:

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Draw a circle on the paper.

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The children sat in a circle.

Synonym:

ring disk hoop loop band

a group of people sharing a common interest, profession, or friendship

Example:

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She has a wide circle of friends.

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He's part of the inner circle of the company.

Synonym:

group clique set crowd community

move all the way around (someone or something) in a circle

Example:

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The vultures circled above the dying animal.

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The car circled the block several times.

Synonym:

revolve rotate spin turn gyrate

draw a circle around (something)

Example:

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Please circle the correct answer.

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He circled the important dates on his calendar.

Synonym:

enclose surround ring encircle girdle