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rounder

/raʊnd/

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adjective

roundA1formalcommon/raʊnd/

Describes a shape that is curved and without sharp angles, like a circle or sphere.

  • 🇷🇺Описывает форму, которая является изогнутой и без острых углов, как круг или сфера.
  1. Circular shape A1 formal

    Shaped like a circle or sphere; having a curved outline.

    • The table has a round surface.
    • She drew a round circle on the paper.
    • The ball is perfectly round.

    🇷🇺Круглый

    Synonyms: circularcurvedglobularorbicularrotundroundedspherical

    Antonyms: angularedgedsharpsquarestraight

  2. Full or complete B1 formal

    Used to describe a number that is expressed as a whole number, not a fraction.

    • Give me a round number, like 100.
    • The total cost is a round sum of $500.
    • He asked for a round figure for the estimate.

    🇷🇺Круглый

    Synonyms: integralwhole

    Antonyms: fractionalpartial

  3. Plump or full-bodied B1 informal

    Having a full, plump, or fleshy shape.

    • The baby has round cheeks.
    • She has a round face with a friendly smile.
    • The fruit is round and juicy.

    🇷🇺Круглый

    Synonyms: buxomchubbyfleshyfullplumpportlyrotundstout

    Antonyms: angulargauntskinnyslimthin

  • rounder comparative form
  • roundest superlative form

adverb

roundA2formalcommon/raʊnd/

An adverb meaning 'in a circular direction or position' or 'so as to face the other way.' It is also used informally to mean 'to someone's house' (e.g., 'come round'). The form is identical to the adjective and preposition.

  • 🇷🇺Наречие, означающее 'в круговом направлении или положении' или 'так, чтобы повернуться в другую сторону'. Также неформально используется в значении 'к кому-то домой' (например, 'заходи'). Форма совпадает с прилагательным и предлогом.
  1. In a circular direction A2 formal british

    Moving in a circular path or direction.

    • The Earth goes round the Sun.
    • She turned round to see who was calling her.
    • The children ran round the playground.

    🇷🇺Вокруг

    Synonyms: aboutaround

  2. To a specific place A2 informal british

    Used to indicate movement to a particular location or area.

    • Come round to my house later.
    • I'll bring the documents round to your office.
    • He invited us round for dinner.

    🇷🇺В гости

    Synonyms: aroundbyover

  3. In all directions B1 informal british

    Surrounding or in various directions.

    • She looked round the room for her keys.
    • The news spread round the whole town quickly.
    • He passed the plate round so everyone could take some food.

    🇷🇺Вокруг

    Synonyms: aboutall-aroundaround

  • rounder comparative form
  • roundest superlative form

noun

C2formalcommon/ˈraʊn.dər/

A noun that can refer to a dissolute or morally unrestrained person, typically a man, or to a tool used for rounding corners or edges.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, которое может обозначать распутного или морально распущенного человека, обычно мужчину, или инструмент, используемый для скругления углов или кромок.
  1. Dissolute person C1 informal

    A person, typically a man, who lives a morally unrestrained or dissolute lifestyle.

    • He was known as a rounder, spending his nights in bars and gambling halls.
    • The old town had its share of rounders and scoundrels.
    • She warned her son to stay away from that group of rounders.

    🇷🇺Гуляка

    Synonyms: debaucheedissolutehedonistlibertineplayboyprofligaterakevoluptuary

    Antonyms: asceticprudepuritan

  2. Rounding tool C1 formal

    A tool used for rounding corners or edges of materials like wood or metal.

    • The carpenter used a rounder to smooth the edges of the table.
    • A corner rounder is essential for finishing the project neatly.
    • He selected the appropriate rounder for the metal piece.

    🇷🇺Инструмент для скругления

  • rounders plural form
  • rounders' possessive plural form
  • rounder's possessive singular form