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surround

/səˈraʊnd/
verb
  1. To be all around someone or something on every side.
    • The police surrounded the building to catch the thief.
    • Tall trees surround the old cabin in the forest.
    • A crowd of fans surrounded the famous singer.
  2. To enclose or encircle something completely.
    • A high wall surrounds the castle.
    • The garden is surrounded by a white fence.
    • Water surrounds the island on all sides.
Synonyms
encircleenclosering
noun
  1. A border or edge that goes around something, especially in design or decoration.
    • She chose a wooden surround for the mirror.
    • The bathtub surround is made of tile.
    • The fireplace has a stone surround.
Synonyms
border
Antonyms
center
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