surrounded by

adjective phrase

Meaning

Having people or objects on every side of someone or something.

Examples

The celebrity was surrounded by fans as soon as she stepped out of the car.
The island is surrounded by crystal-clear water teeming with colorful fish.

Synonyms: encircled by, enclosed by, hemmed in, besieged by

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surrounded by

adjective phrase

Pronunciation: səˈraʊndɪd baɪ

Definition

Having people or objects on every side of someone or something.

Examples

The celebrity was surrounded by fans as soon as she stepped out of the car.
The island is surrounded by crystal-clear water teeming with colorful fish.
We felt safe being surrounded by our closest friends during such a difficult time.

Synonyms of surrounded by

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