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round · preposition

/rɑʊnd/Full view

round · adverb

/rɑʊnd/

Word family

Nouns: round

Adjectives: round, rounded

Verbs: round

Adverbs: round, roundly

round · adjective

/rɑʊnd/

Word family

Nouns: round

Adjectives: round, rounded

Verbs: round

Adverbs: round, roundly

round

A2 in the shape of a circle or ball

Dictionary examples:

a round hole/stone/table/window

a round face

Learner example:

It is on the round table in your room. (Key English Test; A2; Kannada)

round · noun C

/rɑʊnd/

Word family

Nouns: round

Adjectives: round, rounded

Verbs: round

Adverbs: round, roundly

first/second/third/final, etc., round

B2 the first/second/third/final, etc. stage in a competition

Dictionary example:

He was beaten in the first round.

Learner example:

At five o'clock in the afternoon, the second round of the games [will begin]. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)

round of applause

C2 when people clap

Dictionary example:

The crowd gave him a huge round of applause.

Learner example:

It was unbelievable, there was a round of applause and some people couldn't help crying. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Turkish)

round (DRINKS)

C2 drinks for all of the people in a group

Dictionary example:

Would you like another round?

Learner example:

Rob (her husband) was so happy and in such a splendid mood that he decided to pay [for] a round of beer. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; German)

round (EVENTS)

C2 a group of events that is part of a series

Dictionary examples:

a round of interviews

a new round of talks between the two countries

Learner example:

My life was an endless round of parties, and social events. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Greek)