Particle guide
Phrasal verbs with round
The particle round starts from one core idea — circular motion or visit. Sink In groups its verbs by the recurring ways that idea plays out, so verbs that look unrelated line up into patterns.
27 phrasal verbs · 8 meaning groups
Circle
Round can show a curved path, a change of direction, or being at a nearby place.
Usual verb + particle uses
The verb keeps its normal meaning. The particle adds its usual direction or relation.
spin round
Turn quickly to face a different direction
“He spun round in surprise.”
“Nina spun round when the door slammed.”
swing round
Rotate sharply on a pivot to face a new direction
“The crane swung round.”
“The camera swung round to face the crowd.”
turn round
Move to face a different direction
“She turned round to wave.”
“Omar turned round when he heard his name.”
walk round
Move on foot following a circular route
“Tourists walked round the cathedral.”
“We walked round the school garden.”
wheel round
Turn quickly to face a different direction
“He wheeled round at the noise.”
“The guard wheeled round at the shout.”
wrap round
Wind something around a surface or object
“She wrapped a scarf round her neck.”
“He wrapped tape round the handle.”
Visit
You make a short visit, then leave again.
Nearby
You stay near someone, close enough to join or help.
Avoiding
The path curves so that it avoids an obstacle.
Sharing
News, questions, or choices pass from person to person in a circle.
Changing Minds
Someone slowly changes their mind and agrees.
Recovery
Energy returns. A person wakes after being unconscious.
Finally Doing
After a delay, attention reaches a task and the task begins.
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Practice the round patterns in Sink In
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- Learn the pattern behind dozens of verbs at once — not one-off translations.
- Spaced repetition (SM-2) brings each meaning back right before you forget.
- Four practice modes train recall and discrimination, not just recognition.
