[{"word":"circle","phonetic":"/ˈsɜɹkəl/","phonetics":[{"text":"/ˈsɜɹkəl/","audio":"https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/media/pronunciations/en/circle-au.mp3","sourceUrl":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75899848","license":{"name":"BY-SA 4.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0"}},{"text":"[ˈsɜː.kəɫ]","audio":""},{"text":"[ˈsɝ.kəɫ]","audio":"https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/media/pronunciations/en/circle-us.mp3","sourceUrl":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=840620","license":{"name":"BY-SA 3.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"}}],"meanings":[{"partOfSpeech":"noun","definitions":[{"definition":"A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from a given point (center).","synonyms":["coil","loop","ring"],"antonyms":[],"example":"The set of all points (x, y) such that (x − 1)2 + y2 = r2 is a circle of radius r around the point (1, 0)."},{"definition":"A two-dimensional geometric figure, a disk, consisting of the set of all those points of a plane at a distance less than or equal to a fixed distance (radius) from a given point.","synonyms":["disc","disk","round"],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"Children, please join hands and form a circle."},{"definition":"A specific group of persons; especially one who shares a common interest.","synonyms":["bunch","gang","group"],"antonyms":[],"example":"circle of friends"},{"definition":"The orbit of an astronomical body.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A line comprising two semicircles of 30 yards radius centred on the wickets joined by straight lines parallel to the pitch used to enforce field restrictions in a one-day match.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A ritual circle that is cast three times deosil and closes three times widdershins either in the air with a wand or literally with stones or other items used for worship.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A traffic circle or roundabout.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"Compass; circuit; enclosure.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"An instrument of observation, whose graduated limb consists of an entire circle. When fixed to a wall in an observatory, it is called a mural circle; when mounted with a telescope on an axis and in Y's, in the plane of the meridian, a meridian or transit circle; when involving the principle of reflection, like the sextant, a reflecting circle; and when that of repeating an angle several times continuously along the graduated limb, a repeating circle.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A series ending where it begins, and repeating itself.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A form of argument in which two or more unproved statements are used to prove each other; inconclusive reasoning.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"Indirect form of words; circumlocution.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A territorial division or district.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"The ten Circles of the Holy Roman Empire were those principalities or provinces which had seats in the German Diet."},{"definition":"(in the plural) A bagginess of the skin below the eyes from lack of sleep.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"After working all night, she had circles under her eyes."}],"synonyms":["bunch","gang","group","coil","loop","ring","disc","disk","round"],"antonyms":[]},{"partOfSpeech":"verb","definitions":[{"definition":"To travel around along a curved path.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"The wolves circled the herd of deer."},{"definition":"To surround.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"A high fence circles the enclosure."},{"definition":"To place or mark a circle around.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"Circle the jobs that you are interested in applying for."},{"definition":"To travel in circles.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"Vultures circled overhead."}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"license":{"name":"CC BY-SA 3.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"},"sourceUrls":["https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/circle"]}]