walk round
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle round
Meanings
Move on foot following a circular route
Why “round”? Round can show a curved path, a change of direction, or being at a nearby place.
“Tourists walked round the cathedral.”
“We walked round the school garden.”
Don't confuse with
Walk round means move on foot following a circular route. Walk by means move past on foot without stopping.
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“Tourists walked round the cathedral.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
walk by
A contrast learners often mix up
Move past on foot without stopping
be round
Same round pattern: circle
Be in the opposite order or direction; Be at someone's home or another nearby place for a short visit
get round
Same round pattern: circle
Travel from one place to another, especially when difficult; Persuade someone to do what you want by gentle means; Find a way to deal with or avoid a problem or rule; Finally find time to do something postponed
go round
Same round pattern: circle
Travel in a circular path or loop; Of news or rumour, spread among a group
look round
Same round pattern: circle
Inspect a place by looking in different directions
show round
Same round pattern: circle
Take someone on a tour of a place
spin round
Same round pattern: circle
Turn quickly to face a different direction
swing round
Same round pattern: circle
Rotate sharply on a pivot to face a new direction
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