around

preposition
  1. on every side; surrounding.
    • The forest around the cabin is dense.
    • There is water all around the island.
    • The mountains around the valley are snow-capped.
    • The fence runs around the perimeter.
    • The garden is lush with flowers planted around the pond.
  2. approximately at or about (a specified time or place).
    • We can meet around the cafe.
    • She lives around the block from me.
    • The event takes place around the holiday season.
    • The store is located around the corner.
    • They arrived around noon.
adverb
  1. located on every side of something or in the vicinity.
    • The house has a garden around it.
    • There are several parks around the city center.
    • The fence was built around the entire property.
    • She wore a scarf around her neck.
    • The crowd gathered around the street performer.
  2. approximately or about a specified time, number, or amount.
    • We expect around 50 guests at the party.
    • The project cost around $5,000.
    • The meeting will start around three o'clock.
    • The temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • She is around 30 years old.
  3. in or to many parts of a place; here and there.
    • He passed the message around the office.
    • She looked around the store for a gift.
    • leaves were scattered around the yard.
    • They traveled around Europe for a month.
    • The kids were running around the playground.
  4. so as to face in the opposite direction.
    • She spun around to see who was calling.
    • He turned around when he heard his name.
    • She turned around and walked back.
    • The car made a u-turn and went around.
    • He turned the chair around to face the window.
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