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Meaning ofaroundin English

around

us//əˈraʊnd//uk//əˈraʊnd//

Definitions

Preposition
1. near; in the vicinity of something
2. centred upon; regarding something
  The conversation is about the topic.
3. curving near an object; on the inside
  The road curves around the mountain.
4. in various places within something; throughout
  There are shops around the city square.
5. enclosing something in a curve; surrounding
  The fence was built around the garden to protect it.
Adverb
1. approximately; nearly or about a value
  The price is around one hundred dollars.
2. in a circular path or motion; curving
  The bike rode around the corner of the street.
3. near or surrounding something; in proximity
  The park is located around the residential area.
4. in multiple locations or repeatedly; with many people
  People from different countries travel around the world.

Compounds / Phrases