Synonyms for

Circles

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

Definition

A circle is a round shape that has no corners or edges.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

spheres orbs discs

Informal

rounds loops rings

Literary

circlets orbs

Antonyms

squares lines angles rectangles straight lines polygons

Common collocations

  • draw circles
  • perfect circle
  • around the circle
  • circle of friends
  • inner circle
  • outer circle
  • circle graph
  • circle back

Word family

noun circle
verb circle
adjective circular
adverb circularly

Usage note

While 'circle' can refer to a geometric shape, it's also commonly used metaphorically for groups of people or to indicate movement around something. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The children drew circles on the sidewalk with chalk.
  2. The moon is a circle in the sky.
  3. The wheels on the bus go round and round in circles.
  4. The hula hoop is a circle toy that you can spin around your waist.
  5. The circus ring is a big circle where the performers do their acts.

Quotes

  • Life is a circle. The end of one journey is the beginning of the next. - Joseph M. Marshall III
  • The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do. - Walter Bagehot
  • Life is a full circle, widening until it joins the circle motions of the infinite. - Anais Nin

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