Synonyms for

Rounds

Verb / raʊndz / / raʊnz / Another word for rounds — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

plural noun: a number of movements or actions that are repeated several times

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Common collocations

  • coffee rounds
  • night rounds
  • walking rounds
  • rounds of applause
  • rounds of drinks
  • rounds of golf
  • rounds of ammunition

Word family

noun round
verb round
adjective round
adverb roundly

Usage note

The word 'rounds' can refer to a series of events, a circuit, or a portion of ammunition. Context is crucial for understanding its specific meaning.

Example sentences

  1. She did three rounds of jumping jacks before moving on to the next exercise.
  2. The doctor made his rounds to check on all of the patients in the hospital.
  3. The police officer did several rounds around the neighborhood to look for the suspect.
  4. The baker made rounds of bread for the day.
  5. The golfer played a few rounds at the golf course.

Quotes

  • I have always been very interested in hospitals, and I just think that they're fascinating places, and the rounds are fascinating places. - Abraham Verghese
  • It was like a dream come true, to make it to the NFL, and then to make it to the Pro Bowl, and then to make it to the playoffs, and now to make it to the Super Bowl. It's like completing a full circle. - Michael Strahan
  • It's funny how the circle of life really works. You know, you start off with one dream when you're a kid, and you're like, 'I wanna be a fireman.' And then you don't become a fireman, and then you're like, 'Oh, I wanna be a policeman.' And then you don't become a policeman, and then you end up doing something else, and eventually you come back to where you started, and you're like, 'I just wanna be a fireman again.' - Adam Richman

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