Synonyms for

Circle

Verb / ˈsɜ:kʌl / Another word for circle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a round shape that has no beginning or end

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

circuit sphere cycle orb

Informal

ring loop round

Literary

orb circumference roundel

Antonyms

line square straight tangent point edge

Common collocations

  • draw a circle
  • perfect circle
  • circle of friends
  • circle back
  • circle around
  • circle graph
  • circle of life
  • full circle

Word family

noun circle
verb circle
adjective circular

Usage note

While 'circle' can refer to a geometric shape, it also commonly refers to a group of people or a recurring pattern. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The sun looks like a circle in the sky.
  2. The children sat in a circle on the floor.
  3. I love to draw circles with my pencil.
  4. The wheels on the bus go round and round in a circle.
  5. The moon is a big circle in the night sky.

Quotes

  • Life is a circle. The end of one journey is the beginning of the next. - Joseph M. Marshall III
  • The circle is a perfect geometric figure without beginning or end. - Plato
  • A circle is the reflection of eternity. - Anonymous

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