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rounds
This word evokes a sense of cyclicality and repetition. It suggests a structured path that begins and ends at a specific point, creating a feeling of routine or duty. In professional settings, it implies a systematic check-up or a ritual of oversight. In social or competitive contexts, it shifts toward the idea of a discrete unit of time or effort. Whether it is a round of applause or a round of drinks, the term implies a collective experience or a defined phase of a larger event.
Countable when referring to specific cycles, such as rounds of a fight or rounds of drinks.
Meanings
A series of visits or tasks performed in a regular sequence.
"The doctor is making her rounds in the hospital."
A single stage of a fight or a game.
"The boxer collapsed in the third round."
A sequence of drinks purchased for a group of people.
"I will buy the first round of beers."