All Definitions for Round
Below are all the dictionary definitions of round:
1Of shape:
2Circular or cylindrical
3Having a circular cross-section in one direction.
4Spherical
5Shaped like a ball
6Having a circular cross-section in more than one direction.
7Loosely or approximately circular.
8Lacking sharp angles
9Having gentle curves.
10Plump.
11Complete, whole, not lacking.
12Convenient for rounding other numbers to
13For example, ending in a zero.
14Pronounced with the lips drawn together
15Rounded.
16Outspoken
17Plain and direct
18Unreserved
19Ot mincing words.
20Finished
21Polished
22Ot defective or abrupt
23Said of authors or their writing style.
24Large in magnitude.
25Well-written and well-characterized
26Complex and reminiscent of a real person.
27Vaulted.
28Returning to its starting point.
29A circular or spherical object or part of an object.
30A circular or repetitious route.
31A general outburst from a group of people at an event.
32A song that is sung by groups of people with each subset of people starting at a different time.
33A serving of something
34A portion of something to each person in a group.
35A single individual portion or dose of medicine.
36One slice of bread.
37One sandwich (two full slices of bread with filling).
38A long-bristled, circular-headed paintbrush used in oil and acrylic painting.
39A firearm cartridge, bullet, or any individual ammunition projectile. Originally referring to the spherical projectile ball of a smoothbore firearm. Compare round shot and solid shot.
40One of the specified pre-determined segments of the total time of a sport event, such as a boxing or wrestling match, during which contestants compete before being signaled to stop.
41A stage, level, set of events in a game
42A stage in a competition.
43In some sports, e.g. golf or showjumping: one complete way around the course.
44A stage or level of a game.
45The play after each deal.
46A rounded relief or cut at an edge, especially an outside edge, added for a finished appearance and to soften sharp edges.
47A strip of material with a circular face that covers an edge, gap, or crevice for decorative, sanitary, or security purposes.
48The hindquarters of a bovine
49A round of beef.
50A rung, as of a ladder.
51A crosspiece that joins and braces the legs of a chair.
52A series of changes or events ending where it began
53A series of like events recurring in continuance
54A cycle
55A periodical revolution.
56A course of action or conduct performed by a number of persons in turn, or one after another, as if seated in a circle.
57A series of duties or tasks which must be performed in turn, and then repeated.
58A circular dance.
59Rotation, as in office
60Succession.
61A general discharge of firearms by a body of troops in which each soldier fires once.
62An assembly
63A group
64A circle.
65A brewer's vessel in which the fermentation is concluded, the yeast escaping through the bunghole.
66A round-top.
67To shape something into a curve.
68To become shaped into a curve.
69To finish
70To complete
71To fill out
72See also round out.
73To approximate (a number, especially a decimal number) by the closest whole number, or some other close number, especially a whole number of hundreds, thousands, etc.
74See also round down, round up.
75To turn past a boundary.
76To turn and attack someone or something (used with on).
77To advance to home plate.
78To go round, pass, go past.
79To encircle
80To encompass.
81To grow round or full
82Hence, to attain to fullness, completeness, or perfection.
83To do ward rounds.
84Consistent
85Fair
86Just
87Applied to conduct.
88A vessel filled, as for drinking.
89To go round, as a guard
90To make the rounds.
91To go or turn round
92To wheel about.
93To speak in a low tone
94Whisper
95Speak secretly
96Take counsel.
97To address or speak to in a whisper, utter in a whisper.
98A whisper
99Whispering.
100Discourse
101Song.
102A surname.
103Alternative form of around. [So as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof.]
About antonyms for round
Finding the right antonym for round helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "Of shape:", round has 1 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.
Each antonym carries a slightly different shade of opposition. Square is the most direct opposite in most situations.
When choosing an antonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal antonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual antonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all antonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best opposite word. The list above provides the most common and useful antonyms for round, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.