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CIRCLE Synonyms

There are 26 synonyms of the word circle. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word circle. (close relations)
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round
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• having the shape or form of a circle

noun

• a charge of ammunition for a single shot

• an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

• a regular route for a sentry or policeman

• (often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order)

• the activity of playing 18 holes of golf

• the usual activities in your day

• (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive

• the course along which communications spread

• a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic)

• a cut of beef between the rump and the lower leg

• a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time

• an outburst of applause

• a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

• any circular or rotating mechanism

adverb

• from beginning to end; throughout

adjective satellite

• (of sounds) full and rich

• (mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand

verb

• wind around; move along a circular course

• make round

• pronounce with rounded lips

• attack in speech or writing

• bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state

• express as a round number

• become round, plump, or shapely

bunch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a grouping of a number of similar things

• an informal body of friends

• any collection in its entirety

verb

• form into a bunch

• gather or cause to gather into a cluster

coil
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

• a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

• a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine

• a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb

• tubing that is wound in a spiral

• reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit

verb

• to wind or move in a spiral course

• make without a potter's wheel

• wind around something in coils or loops

disc
nounn
noun

• sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove

• something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate

• (computer science) a memory device consisting of a flat disk covered with a magnetic coating on which information is stored

• a flat circular plate

disk
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate

• a flat circular plate

• sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove

• (computer science) a memory device consisting of a flat disk covered with a magnetic coating on which information is stored

verb

• draw a harrow over (land)

gang
nounn
noun

• an association of criminals

• an informal body of friends

• an organized group of workmen

• tool consisting of a combination of implements arranged to work together

verb

• act as an organized group

group
nounn
noun

• any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

• (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule

• a set that is closed, associative, has an identity element and every element has an inverse

verb

• arrange into a group or groups

• form a group or group together

loop
verb, nounv, n
noun

• fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines

• anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)

• (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated

• an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan)

• the basic pattern of the human fingerprint

• a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied

• the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component

• an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop

• a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates

• a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane

verb

• move in loops

• make a loop in

• fly loops, perform a loop

• wind around something in coils or loops

• fasten or join with a loop

ring
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a characteristic sound

• a toroidal shape

• a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling

• (chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop

• an association of criminals

• the sound of a bell ringing

• a platform usually marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle

• jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger

• a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)

verb

• sound loudly and sonorously

• ring or echo with sound

• make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification

• get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone

• extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

• attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify

band
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an unofficial association of people or groups

• instrumentalists not including string players

• a stripe or stripes of contrasting color

• an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material

• a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing

• a range of frequencies between two limits

• a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)

• a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure

• jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger

• a driving belt in machinery

• a thin flat strip or loop of flexible material that goes around or over something else, typically to hold it together or as a decoration

• a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)

• a restraint put around something to hold it together

verb

• bind or tie together, as with a band

• attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify

circuit
nounn
noun

• an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow

• a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

• an established itinerary of venues or events that a particular group of people travel to

• the boundary line encompassing an area or object

• (law) a judicial division of a state or the United States (so-called because originally judges traveled and held court in different locations); one of the twelve groups of states in the United States that is covered by a particular circuit court of appeals

• a racetrack for automobile races

• movement once around a course

verb

• make a circuit

encircle
verbv
verb

• form or draw a circle around

• bind with something round or circular

lap
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the upper side of the thighs of a seated person

• an area of control or responsibility

• the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs

• a flap that lies over another part

• movement once around a course

• touching with the tongue

verb

• lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

• pass the tongue over

• move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound

• take up with the tongue

• wash or flow against

lot
nounn
noun

• (Old Testament) nephew of Abraham; God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah but chose to spare Lot and his family who were told to flee without looking back at the destruction

• (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

• a parcel of land having fixed boundaries

• an unofficial association of people or groups

• your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

• anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random

• any collection in its entirety

verb

• divide into lots, as of land, for example

• administer or bestow, as in small portions

roach
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a roll of hair brushed back from the forehead

• the butt of a marijuana cigarette

• street names for flunitrazepam

• any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects; some are domestic pests

• European freshwater food fish having a greenish back

verb

• comb (hair) into a roach

• cut the mane off (a horse)

roofy
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• street names for flunitrazepam

rope
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a strong line

• street names for flunitrazepam

verb

• catch with a lasso

• fasten with a rope

rophy
adjectiveadj
noun

• street names for flunitrazepam

rotary
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• relating to or characterized by rotation

noun

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

• electrical converter consisting of a synchronous machine that converts alternating to direct current or vice versa

adjective satellite

• describing a circle; moving in a circle

roundabout
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

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

• a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement

adjective satellite

• marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct

• deviating from a straight course

Best Hypernyms For CIRCLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for circle, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
travel form go locomote move shape ellipse flunitrazepam junction locomotion oval rohypnol seating seats
Phrases (4)
rotating mechanismseating areaseating roomsocial group

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