Pronunciation

/əˈraʊnd/

Definitions

Noun

1. Adjective: Surrounding; encircling. For example: “The city is surrounded by mountains.”
2. Preposition: In the vicinity of; close to. For example: “She lives around the corner.”
3. Verb: To move or go in a circular motion. For example: “The children were playing around the tree.”

Adverb

1. Expressing approximate location or extent. For example: “The party was held somewhere around 7 pm.”
2. Informal; casually. For example: “Don’t worry about it, we’ll figure it out around.”

Phrases

• “Circulate around” means to move from place to place, often in a circle.
• “Hang around” implies staying in one place or waiting for someone.
• “Go around the block” is a common expression for taking a short walk.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The view from the top of the hill was breathtaking, with houses scattered around.”
• Verb: “The flowers were blooming all around the garden.”
• Adverb: “I’ll be back around in a few minutes.”

Synonyms

• Nearby
• Aroundabout
• In the neighborhood
• Close by
• Adjacent

Antonyms

• Far away
• Remote
• Distant