CEFR A1

around

preposition, adverb

Meaning

In a circular or curved path; surrounding something.

Examples

The cat walked around the table.
He put his arms around her.

Synonyms: about, near, surrounding, encircling

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around (A1)

preposition, adverb

Pronunciation: /əˈraʊnd/

Definition

In a circular or curved path; surrounding something.

Examples

The cat walked around the table.
He put his arms around her.
The town is built around a river.

How to Use around

around the clock (idiom): All day and all night; continuously. — "The hospital staff worked around the clock."
around here (collocation): In this general area or place. — "Do you live around here?"
around the world (collocation): In all parts of the world. — "This product is sold around the world."

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