Round

usgb/raʊnd/
adverb

In a circular direction or position, around.

She turned round to face me.
Visual representation of "round" - In a circular direction or position, around.

Often appears as...

  • turn round
  • look round
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Visual representation of "round"
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Physical Movement

Used when someone or something is moving in a circular way or changing direction.

Illustration for Physical Movement
The dancers spun round and round.
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Complete Turn

Implies a complete change in direction or orientation of a person or object.

Illustration for Complete Turn
The owl's head can turn round.
Visual representation of the word "Round"

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