circle in English: A round flat shape. Every point on its edge is the same distance from the middle. (noun)

Translation

A round flat shape. Every point on its edge is the same distance from the middle.

Word origin

From Latin circulus, a little ring, from circus, a ring. The same root gave English the word for the round show ground.

Gender

Pluralcircles

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A "circle" is the round shape you draw.

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People "in a circle" sit in a ring, all facing the middle.

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A "circle" of people is a group who all know each other.

round

Shaped like a circle or like a ball.

ball

A round object that you throw, kick, or hit in many games.

shape

The outside form of something, such as round, square, or long.

line

A long thin mark, or a row of people or things one behind the other.

draw

To make a picture with a pen, pencil, or other tool.

surround

To be all around something or someone, on every side.

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