CEFR B1

surround

verb

Meaning

To encircle or enclose something or someone; to be all around something or someone.

Examples

The dense forest seemed to surround the small village.
He found himself surrounded by reporters after the press conference.

Synonyms: encircle, enclose, hem in, besiege

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surround (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /səˈraʊnd/

Definition

To encircle or enclose something or someone; to be all around something or someone.

Examples

The dense forest seemed to surround the small village.
He found himself surrounded by reporters after the press conference.
The enemy forces were surrounded on three sides.

How to Use surround

surround by (prepositional phrase): To be encircled or enclosed by something or someone. — "The castle was surrounded by a deep moat."
surround yourself with (collocation): To choose to be in the company of certain people or things. — "He tried to surround himself with positive influences."

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