circle (Meaning)

Wordnet

circle (n)

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

an unofficial association of people or groups

something approximating the shape of a circle

movement once around a course

a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island

street names for flunitrazepan

a curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house; usually the first tier above the orchestra

any circular or rotating mechanism

Wordnet

circle (v)

travel around something

move in a circular path above (someone or something)

form or draw a circle around

Webster

circle (n.)

A plane figure, bounded by a single curve line called its circumference, every part of which is equally distant from a point within it, called the center.

The line that bounds such a figure; a circumference; a ring.

An instrument of observation, the graduated limb of which consists of an entire circle.

A round body; a sphere; an orb.

Compass; circuit; inclosure.

A company assembled, or conceived to assemble, about a central point of interest, or bound by a common tie; a class or division of society; a coterie; a set.

A circular group of persons; a ring.

A series ending where it begins, and repeating itself.

A form of argument in which two or more unproved statements are used to prove each other; inconclusive reasoning.

Indirect form of words; circumlocution.

A territorial division or district.

To move around; to revolve around.

To encompass, as by a circle; to surround; to inclose; to encircle.

Webster

circle (v. i.)

To move circularly; to form a circle; to circulate.

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circle Sentence Examples

  1. The children sat in a circle, passing a ball around during recess.
  2. She drew a perfect circle on the whiteboard using a compass.
  3. The earth orbits the sun in an elliptical circle.
  4. They formed a circle around the bonfire, holding hands and singing songs.
  5. The company's CEO addressed the employees gathered in a circle in the conference room.
  6. The detective drew a circle on the map to mark the area of interest.
  7. She felt a sense of comfort and safety within the circle of her friends.
  8. The cyclist completed a lap around the track, completing a full circle.
  9. The artist used a series of circles to create an abstract painting.
  10. He found himself trapped in a vicious circle of debt and financial insecurity.

FAQs About the word circle

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point, an unofficial associat

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The children sat in a circle, passing a ball around during recess.

She drew a perfect circle on the whiteboard using a compass.

The earth orbits the sun in an elliptical circle.

They formed a circle around the bonfire, holding hands and singing songs.