circle

cir-cle · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A round plane figure whose boundary consists of points equidistant from a fixed center point.

  2. 2.

    A group of people with shared interests or acquaintances.

  3. 3.

    A curved tier of seats in a theater, typically the one above the lowest.

  4. 4.

    (As a verb) To move in a circular path around something.

Forms

plural: circles

Phrases & expressions

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    come full circle — To return to a previous state or position after a series of events.
  • •
    vicious circle — A sequence of problems that reinforce each other.
  • •
    run in circles — To be busy but accomplish nothing.
  • •
    inner circle — The most trusted associates of a leader.

Related words

Antonyms: line, square
See also: oval, ring, sphere
Synonyms: disk, loop, ring, sphere

Etymology

From Old French cercle, from Latin circulus ("small ring"), diminutive of circus ("ring, circle"). Related to Greek kirkos ("ring").