around

around is one of the 1000 most common headwords.

arm - around - arrange

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /əˈraʊnd/
• SAMPA: /@"raUnd/

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Preposition

Preposition around

1. If ${\displaystyle x}$ is around ${\displaystyle y}$, ${\displaystyle y}$ is in the middle and ${\displaystyle x}$ is on all sides of ${\displaystyle y}$.
   • Synonyms: in, about, over and here

   The moon circles around the Earth.

   The fence was built around the house.

Related words

• round

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