English · Adjectives

around

/əˈraʊnd/

[/əˈraʊnd/]

on every side; nearby

Beginneradverb

Definition

Around means on all sides or in the area near a place.

Example

We walked around to see the town.

We walked around to see the town.

Etymology

From 'a-' (on) plus 'round', meaning in a circle.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for movement in a circle or being nearby.

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