around (Meaning)
around (r)
in the area or vicinity
by a circular or circuitous route
used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
in a circle or circular motion
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
in or to a reversed position or direction
to a particular destination either specified or understood
all around or on all sides
in circumference
from beginning to end; throughout
around (adv.)
In a circle; circularly; on every side; round.
In a circuit; here and there within the surrounding space; all about; as, to travel around from town to town.
Near; in the neighborhood; as, this man was standing around when the fight took place.
around (prep.)
On all sides of; encircling; encompassing; so as to make the circuit of; about.
From one part to another of; at random through; about; on another side of; as, to travel around the country; a house standing around the corner.
Synonyms & Antonyms of around
around Sentence Examples
- The children played games around the old oak tree in the park.
- There was a sense of excitement in the air as the festival approached.
- People gathered around the bonfire, sharing stories and laughter.
- The town square bustled with activity as vendors set up their stalls.
- Birds chirped merrily as they flitted around the garden.
- We drove around the countryside, admiring the scenic views.
- A feeling of anticipation lingered around the theater before the show started.
- The scent of freshly baked bread wafted around the bakery, enticing passersby.
- Leaves rustled as the wind blew gently around the forest clearing.
- Tourists strolled around the historic city center, taking in the sights and sounds.
FAQs About the word around
in the area or vicinity, by a circular or circuitous route, used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction, in a circle or cir
near, at, beside, across, towards, along, about, next door to,by, alongside
clockwise, clockwise,, deasil,deasil
The children played games around the old oak tree in the park.
There was a sense of excitement in the air as the festival approached.
People gathered around the bonfire, sharing stories and laughter.
The town square bustled with activity as vendors set up their stalls.
