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cycle

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of cycle

1 a series of events or actions that repeat themselves regularly and in the same order
  • the cycle of birth, growth, decline, and death that is experienced by all life forms
Synonyms of cycle

circle, merry-go-round, round, wheel
Words Related to cycle

pattern, syndrome

course, development, progression, run

beat, circuit, loop, ring

revolution, rotation, turn, turnover

chain, sequence, series, string, succession, train
2 a long or seemingly long period of time
  • Years, centuries, and cycles will pass before I budge on that issue!
Synonyms of cycle

aeon (or eon), age, blue moon, eternity, forever, long, months, moon
Words Related to cycle

infinity

lifetime
Near Antonyms of cycle

flash, instant, jiffy, minute, moment, second, shake, split second, trice, twinkle, twinkling, wink

microsecond, nanosecond
3 a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars
  • a top-of-the-line cycle incorporating the latest technology
Synonyms of cycle

bicycle, bike, two-wheeler
Words Related to cycle

mountain bike, tandem bicycle, ten-speed

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  1. Dictionary: Definition of cycle Medical Dictionary: Definition of cycle Spanish Central: Translation of cycle Nglish: Translation of cycle for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of cycle for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about cycle

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