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Cycle Definition: Recurring Sequence, Bicycle, and Riding a Bike (3 meaning)
Meaning 1：recurring sequence (cycle)
cycle
/ˈsaɪkl/
n.
A series of events that happen again and again in the same order, like the seasons.
recurring sequence
➕
/rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ ˈsiːkwəns/
n.
A series of events that happen repeatedly in the same order, such as the seasons or a machine's operation cycles.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'cyclus' (circle) and Greek 'kyklos' (circle, wheel, ring).
💡 Mnemonic
Think of a bicycle wheel going round and round — that’s a cycle.
📖 Example
The washing machine has a quick cycle that only takes 30 minutes.
The washing machine has a quick cycle that only takes 30 minutes.
🔗 Collocations
life cycle – The series of stages an organism goes through from birth to death
business cycle – The fluctuations in economic activity over time
cycle of seasons – The repeating pattern of spring, summer, autumn, and winter
🔄 Synonyms
loop (n.) – A sequence of events that repeats itself
recurrence (n.) – The fact of happening again, especially repeatedly
rotation (n.) – The action of moving in a circle around a central point
🚫 Antonyms
singular event (n.) – An occurrence that happens only once
irregularity (n.) – Lack of a regular or repeated pattern
🌱 Derivatives
cyclic (adj.) – Occurring in cycles; repeating
cyclical (adj.) – Happening regularly in a cycle
cyclically (adv.) – In a cyclic manner
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Ancient Greek κύκλος (kyklos) meaning 'circle', via Latin 'cyclus'. In modern English, it often describes repeated sequences in science, economics, and daily life, such as the life cycle or business cycle.
Meaning 2：bicycle (cycle)
cycle
/ˈsaɪkl/
n.
Another word for a bicycle.
bicycle
➕
/ˈbaɪsɪkl/
n.
A two-wheeled vehicle that a person rides by pedaling; a bike.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
He decided to buy an electric cycle for his daily commute to save money on gas.
He decided to buy an electric cycle for his daily commute to save money on gas.
🔗 Collocations
ride a cycle – To travel by sitting on and pedaling a bicycle
electric cycle – A bicycle with an electric motor to assist pedaling
cycle lane – A designated part of the road for cyclists
🔄 Synonyms
bike (n.) – Informal term for a bicycle
bicycle (n.) – A vehicle with two wheels propelled by pedaling
two-wheeler (n.) – Any vehicle with two wheels, especially a bicycle or motorcycle
🚫 Antonyms
car (n.) – A four-wheeled motor vehicle for road travel
motor vehicle (n.) – A vehicle powered by an engine, such as a car or truck
Meaning 3：ride a bicycle (cycle)
cycle
/ˈsaɪkl/
n.
To ride a bicycle as a way of travelling or for exercise.
ride a bicycle
➕
/raɪd ə ˈbaɪsɪkl/
n.
To travel or exercise by riding a bicycle.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
It’s a beautiful sunny day, perfect to cycle around the park with friends.
It’s a beautiful sunny day, perfect to cycle around the park with friends.
🔗 Collocations
cycle to work – To ride a bicycle as a means of commuting to one's job
cycle around the park – To ride a bicycle for leisure in a park
cycle for exercise – To ride a bicycle to improve physical fitness
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