surrounding
/səˈraʊndɪŋ/
adjective
- 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
- 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
- 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.