Pronunciation

/səˈraʊnd/

Definitions

Noun

1. The act of surrounding; encircling or encompassing something. “The city is surrounded by a lush forest.”
2. The group or people surrounding a person or object. “A crowd surrounded the famous artist.”
3. Environmental factors or conditions that surround an area or situation. “Her home was surrounded by tranquility.”

Verb

1. To encircle or go around something, typically completely. “The troops surrounded the enemy’s camp.”
2. To be in close proximity to; enclose. “The mountains surrounded the valley.”
3. To furnish with or create an atmosphere or feeling of. “The party was beautifully surrounded by fairy lights.”

Adjective

1. Characterizing something that is all around; encircling. “A garden surrounded by a high wall.”
2. Providing a surrounding context or environment. “Her childhood memories were surrounded by love and laughter.”

Phrases

• “Surround someone/something” means to be on all sides of or next to.
• “Be surrounded by” describes being in the presence of or having a certain quality all around.
• “Surround yourself with positivity” implies creating a supportive environment.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The old house was surrounded by a tall stone wall.”
• Verb: “The soldiers quickly surrounded the escaping prisoners.”
• Adjective: “She felt safe and secure, surrounded by her family at the beach.”

Synonyms

• Encircle
• Envelop
• Flank
• Border -扈卫
• (British) Embrace
• Nestle

Antonyms

• Unsurround
• Isolate
• Expose (in a negative sense)
• Separate