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circle

circle

Meaning of circle

social group

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EN-UK/ˈsɜː.kəl/
EN-US/ˈsɝkəl/
circle
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circle with Russian translation

circle usage examples

🇨🇳ZH🇬🇧EN

I invited a small circle of friends to my birthday dinner.

🇨🇳ZH🇬🇧EN

Our close-knit circle meets on Fridays at the café to catch up.

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circle belongs to the topic "Friends and Acquaintances". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

circle圈子
family家庭
parents父母
mom妈妈
dad爸爸
child孩子
children孩子们

circle synonyms

Related words worth learning together

group
A broader term for people gathered together; may be less personal than 'circle'.
club
Implies an organized group around an activity or interest (formal or semi-formal).
community
Stresses shared interests, location or identity; often broader and more stable than a 'circle'.
clique
Has a negative/exclusive connotation — a small, closed group that may exclude others.
peer group
Group of people of similar age or status; emphasizes equality rather than personal bonds.
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🇬🇧en

A broader term for people gathered together; may be less personal than 'circle'.

A2Very Often

A study group met in the library.

🇬🇧en

Implies an organized group around an activity or interest (formal or semi-formal).

A2Very Often

He joined the chess club at college.

🇬🇧en

Stresses shared interests, location or identity; often broader and more stable than a 'circle'.

A2Very Often

The online community supports new developers.

C
🇬🇧en
clique

Has a negative/exclusive connotation — a small, closed group that may exclude others.

B1Often

They felt left out because the school clique never invited them.

P
🇬🇧en
peer group

Group of people of similar age or status; emphasizes equality rather than personal bonds.

B1Often

Teenagers are influenced by their peer group.

🇬🇧en

Refers to the wider social environment or network of events/places where people interact.

B1Often

She's well known on the local music social scene.

🇬🇧en

Often British for a small social group sharing interests or status; can sound old-fashioned or formal.

B1Rarely

He moved in the same artistic set in London.

🇬🇧en

Suggests a large, often unorganized group of people; less personal and structured than a 'circle'.

A2Very Often

A crowd gathered outside the theatre.

P
🇬🇧en
peers

Refers to people of equal status or age; emphasizes equivalence rather than personal relationship.

A2Very Often

She is well respected by her peers.

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How to pronounce circle and what this word means

circle means circle. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce circle

/ˈsɜː.kəl/

circle translation

circle

circle examples

I invited a small circle of friends to my birthday dinner.

circle transcription

/ˈsɜː.kəl/, /ˈsɝkəl/

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circle meaning: what does it mean?

social group

circle pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

circle is pronounced as /ˈsɜː.kəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

circle definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I invited a small circle of friends to my birthday dinner. Translation: На свой день рождения я пригласил небольшой круг друзей.

Is circle part of Friends and Acquaintances vocabulary?

Yes, circle can be learned in the Friends and Acquaintances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is circle part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, circle can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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