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."

Synonyms of around

Words with a similar meaning to around:

• about
• near
• surrounding
• encircling

Antonyms of around

Words with the opposite meaning to around:

• away
• through

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