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Circle

/ˈsɜɹkəl/

A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from a given point (center).

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📖 Definitions of "Circle"

noun

1
A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from a given point (center).
"The set of all points (x, y) such that (x − 1)2 + y2 = r2 is a circle of radius r around the point (1, 0)."
2
A two-dimensional geometric figure, a disk, consisting of the set of all those points of a plane at a distance less than or equal to a fixed distance (radius) from a given point.
3
Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures.
"Children, please join hands and form a circle."
4
A specific group of persons; especially one who shares a common interest.
"circle of friends"

verb

1
To travel around along a curved path.
"The wolves circled the herd of deer."
2
To surround.
"A high fence circles the enclosure."
3
To place or mark a circle around.
"Circle the jobs that you are interested in applying for."
4
To travel in circles.
"Vultures circled overhead."

🔄 Synonyms of "Circle"

15 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
setverb	(transitive) To put (something) down, to rest.
ringnoun	(physical) A solid object in the shape of a circle.
lapnoun	The loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron.
bandnoun	A strip of material used for strengthening or coupling.
roundnoun	(physical) Of shape:
environnoun	To encircle or surround (someone or something).
circuitnoun	(electricity) Enclosed path of an electric current, usually designed for a certain function.
surroundverb	(transitive) To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.
encircleverb	(transitive) To surround, form a circle around.
circulateverb	to spread or disseminate
lotnoun	A large quantity or number; a great deal.
rotarynoun	Capable of rotation.
roundaboutnoun	(chiefly UK, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada, Australia and sometimes US, especially New England) A road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island.
dress circlenoun	A gallery in a theater, generally the one containing the prominent and more expensive seats.
traffic circlenoun	(US, Canada) an intersection with a circular shape and, usually, a central island

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Circle"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
roundnoun	A circular or spherical object or part of an object.
rotarynoun	(New England, Atlantic Canada) A roundabout, traffic circle.
environnoun	(archaic except in the plural, formal, also figuratively) A surrounding area or place (especially of an urban settlement); an environment.
roundaboutnoun	(chiefly UK, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada, Australia and sometimes US, especially New England) A road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island.
circulateverb	to spread or disseminate
circuitnoun	(electricity) Enclosed path of an electric current, usually designed for a certain function.
encircleverb	(transitive) To surround, form a circle around.
surroundnoun	(British) Anything, such as a fence or border, that surrounds something.
dress circlenoun	A gallery in a theater, generally the one containing the prominent and more expensive seats.
lotnoun	A large quantity or number; a great deal.
traffic circlenoun	(US, Canada) an intersection with a circular shape and, usually, a central island
setnoun	A punch for setting nails in wood.
ringnoun	(physical) A solid object in the shape of a circle.
bandnoun	A strip of material used for strengthening or coupling.
lapnoun	The loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron.
spherenoun	(mathematics) A surface in three dimensions consisting of all points equidistant from a center. .
spiralnoun	(geometry) A curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.
polygonnoun	(geometry) A plane figure bounded by edges that are all straight lines.
perimeternoun	(mathematics) The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object.
numbernoun	Quantity.