around

a-round · preposition

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Definitions

preposition

  1. 1.

    On every side of; surrounding.

  2. 2.

    In various places throughout an area.

  3. 3.

    Approximately; about.

  4. 4.

    So as to face the opposite direction.

  5. 5.

    In a circle or on all sides.

  6. 6.

    Present in the vicinity; nearby.

  7. 7.

    Here and there; in various places.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    around the clock — Continuously; 24 hours a day.
  • •
    get around — Travel; circumvent; become known.
  • •
    come around — Change one's opinion; recover consciousness.
  • •
    fool around — Behave playfully or irresponsibly.
  • •
    hang around — Stay in a place without purpose.
  • •
    turn around — Rotate to face the opposite way; improve.
  • •
    what goes around comes around — Actions have consequences.

Related words

See also: about, approximately, near, round
Synonyms: about, approximately, round, surrounding

Etymology

From Middle English, from a- ("on") + round, from Old French roond, from Latin rotundus ("round").