Meaning
Shaped like a circle or like a ball.
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Word origin
From Latin rotundus, meaning shaped like a wheel.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- rotundus
- English cognates
- rotate
Examples
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"Round" describes the shape of a circle.
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Adjectives like "round" come before the noun.
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"Round" does not change for plural nouns.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 8: round, court, mouth and 7 more words.