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round·a·bout
 roundabout
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- pronunciation:
- raUn
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baUt
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
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adjective |
| definition: |
circuitous; indirect.
We had to take a roundabout route because of the detour.- antonyms:
- direct, straight
- similar words:
- circuitous, devious, oblique, rambling
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| related words: |
circular |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
(chiefly British) a circular road junction, in which traffic moves in one direction only, that is situated at a busy intersection to facilitate traffic flow; traffic circle.
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