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Meaning of the word around in English

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around

US /əˈraʊnd/
UK /əˈraʊnd/
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Preposition

1.

on every side of (something); surrounding

Example:
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The fence goes around the garden.
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There are trees all around the house.
Synonym:
aboutroundsurrounding
2.

located or situated in a particular place

Example:
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He's somewhere around here.
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Is there a gas station around?
Synonym:
nearbyclose byat hand

Adverb

1.

located or situated in a particular place

Example:
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He's somewhere around.
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Look around and see if you can find it.
Synonym:
nearbyhere and therein the vicinity
2.

in or to many places throughout an area

Example:
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They traveled all around the world.
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There are rumors going around.
Synonym:
everywhereall overhere and there
3.

approximately; about

Example:
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It costs around $50.
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I'll be there around 3 PM.
Synonym:
approximatelyaboutroughly
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