A2noun 1K

Circle

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈsɜːkl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈsɜːrkl/"]/

Meaning of Circle

a completely round flat shape

In simple words: A round shape with no corners or edges.

Circle in a sentence

• The teacher asked us to draw a circle on the board.
• We went for a walk in the park and saw a circle of children playing.
• To improve his fitness, he decided to join a running circle in his neighborhood.
• The pizza was cut into eight equal pieces in a perfect circle.
• The gym has a large circle of friends who work out together every day.

How to use Circle

Used to describe the shape or to refer to groups of people or things that are connected. Can be informal when referring to a group (e.g., 'My circle of friends').

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'circle' as 'see' and 'cl' for close — imagine a close round shape you can see.

Related words

Collocations with Circle

• complete
• full
• concentric
• draw
• trace
• describe
• in a/​the circle
• circle of
• the area of a circle
• the circumference of a circle
• the diameter of a circle
• complete
• full
• concentric
• draw
• trace
• describe
• in a/​the circle
• circle of
• the area of a circle
• the circumference of a circle
• the diameter of a circle
• complete
• full
• concentric
• draw
• trace
• describe
• in a/​the circle
• circle of
• the area of a circle
• the circumference of a circle
• the diameter of a circle
• dress
• upper
• wide
• narrow
• small
• have
• move in
• join
• in a/​the circle
• a circle of acquaintances
• a circle of admirers
• a circle of friends

Synonyms for Circle

• ring
• loop
• round
• disc

Opposites of Circle

• square
• line
• triangle

Common mistakes with Circle

• Confused with 'circular' as an adjective.
• Using 'circle' inappropriately in plural form (e.g., use 'circles' when describing multiple shapes or groups).

Frequently asked questions about Circle

What does Circle mean?

A round shape with no corners or edges.

What is the definition of Circle?

a completely round flat shape

How do you use Circle in a sentence?

The teacher asked us to draw a circle on the board.

Can you give another example of Circle?

We went for a walk in the park and saw a circle of children playing.

What are synonyms for Circle?

Common alternatives include ring, loop, round, disc.

What is the opposite of Circle?

Opposite meanings include square, line, triangle.

What words go with Circle?

It commonly pairs with complete, full, concentric, draw, trace, describe, in a/​the circle, circle of, the area of a circle, the circumference of a circle, the diameter of a circle, complete, full, concentric, draw, trace, describe, in a/​the circle, circle of, the area of a circle, the circumference of a circle, the diameter of a circle, complete, full, concentric, draw, trace, describe, in a/​the circle, circle of, the area of a circle, the circumference of a circle, the diameter of a circle, dress, upper, wide, narrow, small, have, move in, join, in a/​the circle, a circle of acquaintances, a circle of admirers, a circle of friends.

What are common mistakes when using Circle?

Confused with 'circular' as an adjective. Using 'circle' inappropriately in plural form (e.g., use 'circles' when describing multiple shapes or groups).

How do you pronounce Circle?

US: /["/ˈsɜːrkl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsɜːkl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Circle?

Used to describe the shape or to refer to groups of people or things that are connected. Can be informal when referring to a group (e.g., 'My circle of friends').

What CEFR level is Circle?

"Circle" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.