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Meaning of the word surround in English

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surround

US /səˈraʊnd/
UK /səˈraʊnd/
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Verb

be all around (someone or something)

Example:
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The police quickly surrounded the building.
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Trees surround the lake.
Synonym:
encircle encompass enclose ring girdle
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Related Word:
surrounding