Meaning & use
circle
A perfectly round, flat shape whose points are all the same distance from its center.
See it in a sentence
The children held hands and formed a circle on the playground.
The teacher drew a circle on the board to explain the concept of radius.
A note on using this word
Circle also refers figuratively to a group of people sharing an interest, as in 'a circle of friends' or 'political circles'.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To move or draw a line around something, forming a circular path.
The plane circled the airport twice before landing.
3. noun
A group of people who share a particular interest, profession, or social connection.
News of the merger spread quickly through business circles.
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