English

circle

ˈsɜɹkəl, ˈsɜrk(ə)l
Meaning: to draw a circle around; to move in a circle; to surround
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈsɜrk(ə)l

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base circle
3rd person singular present circles
Present participle circling
Past circled
Will future will circle
Going-to future going to circle
Imperative negative don't circle / do not circle

Example sentences

Someone had circled the important paragraph in red.
Someone had circled the important paragraph in red.
A hawk circled above the field before it dropped toward a mouse.
A hawk circled above the field before it dropped toward a mouse.
At night, a moth can circle the porch light all evening.
At night, a moth can circle the porch light all evening.
The vulture circled above the dry canyon after the storm.
The vulture circled above the dry canyon after the storm.
A gull circled above the boat after lunch.
A gull circled above the boat after lunch.

Usage Notes

Can refer to the physical act of drawing a circle or moving in a circular path.

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