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Meaning of the word circle in English

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circle

US /ˈsɝː.kəl/
UK /ˈsɜː.kəl/
"circle" picture

Noun

1.

a round plane figure whose boundary (the circumference) consists of points equidistant from a fixed center point

Example:
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Draw a circle on the paper.
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The children sat in a circle.
Synonym:
ring disk hoop loop band
2.

a group of people sharing a common interest, profession, or friendship

Example:
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She has a wide circle of friends.
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He's part of the inner circle of the company.
Synonym:
group clique set crowd community

Verb

1.

move all the way around (someone or something) in a circle

Example:
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The vultures circled above the dying animal.
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The car circled the block several times.
Synonym:
revolve rotate spin turn gyrate
2.

draw a circle around (something)

Example:
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Please circle the correct answer.
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He circled the important dates on his calendar.
Synonym:
enclose surround ring encircle girdle
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