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wheel

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /wiːl/

KK: /wil/

intransitive verb
Definition

To move in a circular or curving path, often revolving around a central point.


Example

The birds wheeled gracefully in the sky before landing.


Tense Forms

Past: wheeled

Past Participle: wheeled


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see that bird wheel in the sky?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was amazing how gracefully it moved!
Sloth A
I love watching them wheel like that; it’s so mesmerizing.
Sloth B
It really is! Nature has such a beautiful way of surprising us.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
pivot
rotate
revolve
Antonyms
stay
halt
remain
noun
Definition

A round object that can turn around a central point, often used to help vehicles move or to support other objects.


Example

The car's wheels need to be replaced after many years of use.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever seen a wheel made entirely of wood?
Sloth B
No, I haven't! That sounds interesting.
Sloth A
I saw one at the craft fair last weekend, and it was huge!
Sloth B
transitive verb
Definition

To make something turn around a central point or to move something using wheels.


Example

They wheeled the cart into the room.


Tense Forms

Past: wheeled

Past Participle: wheeled


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see how they wheel the new bikes into the shop?
Sloth B
Yeah, I noticed that! It makes it easier to display them.
Sloth A
I think it’s a smart way to wheel them around for customers.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

The word 'wheel' originates from Old English 'hwēol', which means a circular object that revolves. It refers specifically to a round object that is used for movement or support.

Memory Tip

Think of a circular object that 'revolves' — that's what a wheel does, helping things move smoothly.

Visually Confused Words
awheel
weel
heel
whemmel
upwheel
unwheel
cowheel
whewl
Is this page helpful?
Wow, I would love to see that — wheels like that are so unique.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
disk
circle
ring
Antonyms
square
line
corner
Definitely! It keeps the area looking neat and organized.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rotate
revolve
turn
Antonyms
stop
halt
cease