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Cycle

UK /["/ˈsaɪkl/"]/US /["/ˈsaɪkl/"]/

Definition

a bicycle or motorcycle

In simple words: A series of events that happen repeatedly.

Examples

  • I love to ride my cycle around the park on sunny days.
  • The life cycle of a butterfly is fascinating to learn about.
  • Children often cycle around their neighborhoods during summer break.
  • Each season brings a cycle of change in nature.
  • She decided to join a cycle club to meet new friends who enjoy biking.

Usage notes

Used in various contexts, from sports (like cycling) to natural phenomena. It can also refer to processes or sequences. Avoid in very formal writing where precision is required.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'cycle' as a 'cycle of life' - like the seasons repeating.

Collocations

  • motor
  • pedal
  • ride
  • ride
  • helmet
  • lane
  • annual
  • daily
  • monthly
  • follow
  • go through
  • complete
  • begin again
  • continue
  • repeat (itself)
  • length
  • time
  • in a/​the cycle
  • per cycle
  • a cycle of abuse, poverty, violence, etc.
  • part of the cycle (of something)
  • annual
  • daily
  • monthly
  • follow
  • go through
  • complete
  • begin again
  • continue
  • repeat (itself)
  • length
  • time
  • in a/​the cycle
  • per cycle
  • a cycle of abuse, poverty, violence, etc.
  • part of the cycle (of something)

Synonyms

  • series
  • sequence
  • rotation
  • revolution
  • loop

Antonyms

  • stagnation
  • stop

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'recycle' (the process of making something new from used materials)
  • Using 'cycle' as a verb without context, like 'to cycle a bike'
  • Spelling mistakes, such as 'cykle' or 'cicle'