surrounding

/səˈraʊndɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Located or existing all around a particular place or thing.
    • The surrounding hills are covered with snow.
    • We explored the surrounding countryside on our bikes.
    • The noise from the surrounding streets kept me awake.
Antonyms
noun
  1. The area or environment around a person or thing (usually used in plural: surroundings).
    • The hotel has beautiful surroundings with gardens and a lake.
    • She felt comfortable in her new surroundings.
    • The natural surroundings of the park attract many visitors.
Synonyms
preposition
  1. All around; on every side of.
    • There is a fence surrounding the playground.
    • The mystery surrounding the old house intrigued everyone.
    • The fog surrounding the city made it hard to see.
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