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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Round \Round\, adv.
1. On all sides; around.
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Round he throws his baleful eyes. --Milton.
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2. Circularly; in a circular form or manner; by revolving or
reversing one's position; as, to turn one's head round; a
wheel turns round.
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3. In circumference; as, a ball is ten inches round.
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4. From one side or party to another; as to come or turn
round, -- that is, to change sides or opinions.
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5. By or in a circuit; by a course longer than the direct
course; back to the starting point.
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6. Through a circle, as of friends or houses.
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The invitations were sent round accordingly. --Sir
W. Scott.
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7. Roundly; fully; vigorously. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
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{All round}, over the whole place; in every direction.
{All-round}, of general capacity; as, an all-round man.
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{To bring one round}.
(a) To cause one to change his opinions or line of
conduct.
(b) To restore one to health. [Colloq.]
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