ROUND
verb
Definition
To whisper. [obs.] Shak. Holland. The Bishop of Glasgow rounding in his ear, "Ye are not a wise man," . . . he rounded likewise to the bishop, and said, "Wherefore brought ye me here" Calderwood.
Other Definitions
This word also has 4 other definitions:
ROUND
(adjective)
1. Having every portion of the surface or of the circumference equally distant from the center; spherical; circular; having a form approaching a spher...
ROUND
(adverb)
1. On all sides; around. Round he throws his baleful eyes. Milton.
2. Circularly; in a circular form or manner; by revolving or reversing one's posit...
ROUND
(noun)
1. Anything round, as a circle, round" [the crown]. Shak. In labyrinth of many a round self-rolled. Milton.
2. A series of changes or events ending w...
ROUND
(preposition)
On every side of, so as to encompass or encircle; around; about; as, the people atood round him; to go round the city; to wind a cable round a windlas...
Added: October 09, 2025
Updated: October 09, 2025
