J joham Key Member Joined Oct 30, 2007 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Chinese Home Country China Current Location China Dec 15, 2011 #1 Eight planets circle the sun/circle round the sun. Are both phrases good English? Thank you in advance.
Eight planets circle the sun/circle round the sun. Are both phrases good English? Thank you in advance.
P Preceptor Junior Member Joined Dec 14, 2011 Member Type Retired Academic Native Language English Home Country United States Current Location United States Dec 15, 2011 #2 Both forms are grammatically correct in English. However, 'round' is an archaic colloquialism for 'around,' which would be more proper.
Both forms are grammatically correct in English. However, 'round' is an archaic colloquialism for 'around,' which would be more proper.
T Tdol No Longer With Us (RIP) Staff member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Dec 15, 2011 #3 Could you provide a source to back up the statement that round is archaic?
