English dictionary
around
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
preposition
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On all sides of; encircling; encompassing; so as to make the circuit of; about.
Source: webster1913
adverb
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in the area or vicinity
ExamplesHanging around.
Waited around for the next flight.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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by a circular or circuitous route
ExamplesHe came all the way around the base.
The road goes around the pond.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
ExamplesNews gets around (or about).
Traveled around in Asia.
He needs advice from someone who's been around.
She sleeps around.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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in a circle or circular motion
ExamplesThe wheels are spinning around.
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(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
ExamplesWeighs around a hundred pounds.
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in or to a reversed position or direction
ExamplesSuddenly she turned around.
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to a particular destination either specified or understood
ExamplesShe came around to see me.
I invited them around for supper.
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all around or on all sides
ExamplesDirty clothes lying around (or about).
There were trees growing all around.
She looked around her.
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in circumference
ExamplesThe trunk is ten feet around.
The pond is two miles around.
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from beginning to end; throughout
ExamplesFrigid weather the year around.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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In a circle; circularly; on every side; round.
Source: webster1913