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CYCLE

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There are 11 meanings of the word Cycle.

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Cycle - as a noun

An interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

Example: "The never-ending cycle of the seasons"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rhythm17round6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
interval11time interval
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A series of poems or songs on the same theme

Example: "Schubert's song cycles"

A periodically repeated sequence of events

Example: "A cycle of reprisal and retaliation"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
repeat8repetition12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second (named for heinrich rudolph hertz)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cpscycle per secondcycles/secondhertz17hz

A single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon

Example: "A year constitutes a cycle of the seasons"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
oscillation13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
periodic eventrecurrent event
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cycle - as a verb

Cause to go through a recurring sequence

Example: "Cycle the laundry in this washing program"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
make passpass6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pass through a cycle

Example: "This machine automatically cycles"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pass6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Ride a motorcycle

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
motorbike17motorcycle19

Ride a bicycle

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bicycle16bike10pedal8wheel11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ride5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Recur in repeating sequences

Example Sentences

"The water cycle is essential for the Earth's climate system."
"She goes for a bike ride every morning to complete her exercise cycle."
"The menstrual cycle typically lasts around 28 days."
"We need to break the vicious cycle of poverty and inequality."
"The carbon cycle plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's atmosphere."
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Word Game Points

Is CYCLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cycle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CYCLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is CYCLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cycle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CYCLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is CYCLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cycle is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CYCLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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