Pronunciation

/səˈraʊndɪŋz/

Definitions

• Noun: The things that surround or are situated near a particular person, place, or object, often referring to the environment or conditions. For example: “The house was surrounded by a beautiful garden.”
• Adjective: Characterizing the surrounding area or atmosphere. For example: “The peaceful surroundings helped him relax.”

Phrases

• “Surrounding areas” refers to the regions immediately adjacent to a particular location.
• “Create a comfortable surrounding” means to make an environment that feels welcoming or soothing.
• “In the surrounding countryside” denotes the nearby rural landscape.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The children played amidst the surrounding trees and flowers.”
• Adjective: “The hotel’s luxurious surroundings offered a tranquil escape from the city.”
• “She loved the view from her apartment, with the mountains forming a stunning surrounding.”

Synonyms

• Surroundings
• Environs
• Vicinity
• Neighborhood
• Context

Antonyms

• Interior
• Center
• Core
• Central
• Innermost