circle

Meanings

• noun

  A round object with no beginning or end, often used as a geometric shape or a symbol.

  - "The circle is a basic geometric shape."
  - "The sun sets and rises in a circle."
  - "The circus performers form a circle for their act."

• noun

  A group of people or things surrounding a center.

  - "A circle of friends gathered around the campfire."
  - "The herd of elephants formed a defensive circle."
  - "The circle of life represents the continuous cycle of birth, growth, death, and rebirth."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɜɹkəl/
   
   
   
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2. [ˈsɝ.kəɫ]
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bunch , gang , group , coil , loop , ring , disc , disk , round

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with circle
swirl , irl , pearl , whirl , twirl , curl

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Variants

List of all variants of circle that leads to same result
circle , circles , circled , circler , circlers , circling , rotaries , rotary , traffic circle , circle graph , circle graphs , circle back , circle her wagons , circle his wagons , circle one's wagons , circle the wagons , circle the/one's wagons , circle their wagons , antarctic circle , antarctic circles , arctic circle , arctic circles , charmed circle , charmed circles , crop circle , crop circles

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Etymology

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The word 'circle' comes from the Old English 'ciricel' or 'circulus', meaning 'circle' or 'wheel'.

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Trivia

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1. A circle has 360 degrees.

2. The first known use of the word 'circle' was in Old English around the year 1000.

3. Circles are used in many logos and symbols, including the Olympic Games, the European Union, and the Red Cross.

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Related Concepts

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1. Circumference: The distance around a circle.

2. Diameter: The distance across a circle through its center.

3. Radius: The distance from the center of a circle to its edge.

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Culture

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Circles have been used in various cultures throughout history as symbols of unity, wholeness, and infinity. They have been used in art, literature, and religion to represent the cyclical nature of life and the interconnectedness of all things.

How to Memorize "circle"

1. visualize
   

   - To remember the shape of a circle, imagine a round balloon and then imagine it being squeezed evenly from all sides until it forms a perfect circle.
   - To remember the meaning of the word 'circle', visualize a round object with no beginning or end.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'circle' with the shape of a coin or a wheel.
   - Remember that circles have no beginning or end, like the cycle of life.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'CIRCLE' to remember the parts of a circle: Center, Inside, Radius, Circumference, End.

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