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SYKL/ˈsaɪkl/

Cycle means ride a bicycle: cycle to work, cycle along the river. Bicycle and bike are the vehicles; cycle is a common British verb. A cycle is also a series that repeats (the water cycle) — later sense. Cyclist is the person. Do not write circle for the verb of riding.

Meaning

To ride a bicycle.

Examples

• “She cycles to college every morning.”
• “Many students cycle because the buses are expensive.”
• “We cycled ten kilometres before lunch.”

Good to know

cycle to work. Person: cyclist. Vehicle: bike / bicycle. Mix-up: circle (shape).

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