surrounded (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /səˈraʊndɪd/

Definition

Enclosed or covered on all sides by something.

Examples

• The castle was surrounded by a deep moat.

• She felt surrounded by love and support from her family.

• The troops were surrounded by the enemy and had to surrender.

How to Use surrounded

surrounded by (prepositional phrase)

To be enclosed or covered on all sides by something. — "The island was surrounded by clear blue water."

Synonyms of surrounded

Words with a similar meaning to surrounded:

• enclosed
• encircled
• beset

Antonyms of surrounded

Words with the opposite meaning to surrounded:

• isolated
• unobstructed

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