What part of speech is “round”
Noun
Definition:
as a noun, 'round' can refer to a circular piece or portion, a single instance or cycle of events, or a stage in a recurring series.
Rules:
'round' can refer to a sequence in a contest or competition. It can denote a shape or object that is circular. It can also refer to a song in which different groups of people start the same melody at different times.
Examples:
The next round of talks will be held next week.
She ordered a round of drinks for everyone at the bar.
'Row, Row, Row Your Boat' is a popular round.
Tips:
'a round of applause' is a common phrase meaning a burst of clapping from an audience.
Adjective
Definition:
as an adjective, 'round' describes something that has a circular shape or aspect, or something that is not exact in number or amount.
Rules:
'round' can be used to describe objects, figures, or amounts. It can be used to indicate that a number has been adjusted to a simpler or more convenient form.
Examples:
She has a round face.
The total came to a round number.
They bought a round table for the dining room.
Tips:
'round' can sometimes be used interchangeably with 'rounded,' especially when referring to a shape, but 'rounded' often implies a smoother or more complete circular form.
Verb
Definition:
as a verb, 'round' means to make or become round, or to go around something, especially to bypass an obstacle.
Rules:
'round' can be used transitively (with a direct object) or intransitively (without a direct object). It can be used in various tenses like any other regular verb, e.g., 'rounded,' 'rounding.'
Examples:
The carpenter rounded the edges of the table.
The racers are rounding the final bend.
The total was rounded up to the nearest dollar.
Tips:
'round up' can mean to gather together, as in rounding up cattle or suspects. 'Round out' means to complete or enhance something.