around
preposition
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.