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circle

US /ˈsɝkəl/

noun, verb Core · B1 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Please draw a circle around the correct answer on the form.

Word Family

NounNoun
circle gốc circularity
VerbVerb
circle gốc circulate circularize
AdjectiveAdj
circular
AdverbAdv
circularly

Synonyms

  • ringa characteristic sound
  • loopfastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
  • surroundthe area in which something exists or lives

Collocations

  • Easy draw a neat geometric circle on paper
    to compose, extract, or formulate regarding a neat geometric circle on paper
  • Medium gather together in a team discussion circle
    to gather together in a team discussion circle, meaning to assemble or get together
  • Hard influence exerted by the president's inner circle
    to influence exerted by the president's inner circle, meaning to have and exert influence or effect
  • Very Hard attempt in vain to square the circle
    to attempt in vain to square the circle, meaning to make an effort or attempt

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.

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