around
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/əˈɹaʊnd/]
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1. around (prep) — sense 1
Definition: Forming a circle or closed curve containing (something).
Example: She wore a gold chain around her neck.
2. around (prep) — sense 2
Definition: Centred upon; surrounding; regarding.
Example: We could use some clarification around the new rules.
3. around (prep) — sense 3
Definition: Following the perimeter of a specified area and returning to the starting point.
Example: We walked around the football field.
4. around (adj) — sense 1
Definition: Present in the vicinity.
Example: Is Clare around today?
5. around (adj) — sense 2
Definition: Alive; existing.
Example: The record store on Main Street? Yes, it's still around.
6. around (adv) — sense 1
Definition: So as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof.
Example: High above, vultures circled around.
7. around (adv) — sense 2
Definition: So as to surround or be near.
Example: Everybody please gather around.
8. around (adv) — sense 3
Definition: Nearly; approximately; about.
Example: Around a thousand people attended.
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