circle
//ˈsɜːrkəl//
Noun
circleSingular
circlesPlural
1
A round plane figure whose boundary consists of points equidistant from a fixed center point
Draw a circle with a compass.
2
A group of people with shared professions, interests, or acquaintances
She has a wide circle of friends in the art world.
3
A curved upper tier of seats in a theater
We had seats in the circle with a great view of the stage.
Verb
circleInfinitive
circlePresent tense
circledPast tense
circledPast participle
circlingPresent participle
circlesThird-person singular
1
To move all the way around something in a circular path
The plane circled the airport before landing.
2
To draw a line around something to mark or highlight it
Please circle the correct answer on the test.