around
🇺🇸
/əˈraʊnd/
🇬🇧
/əˈraʊnd/
preposition
A1
enclosing or surrounding something
The garden is surrounded by a beautiful fence around it.
A1
at the other side of something
The surprise party was set up around the corner from her house.
A1
in a circular path
The children ran around the playground.
A1
in various places within a region
We explored around the city and found many interesting spots.
R
considering or based on
We need to plan the schedule around your availability.
R
concerning or relating to
There are many discussions around the new policy.
adverb
A1
approximately
There are around 200 students in the class.
A1
everywhere
The park was filled with laughter all around.
A1
in a circular motion
The planets move around the sun.
A1
to face the opposite direction
She turned the chair around to face me.
A1
measuring the circumference
The tree is 3 feet around.
A1
in various places
He ran around the track during practice.
A2
doing nothing of importance
The kids were just hanging around after school.
A2
existing for a long time
This game has been around for decades.
R
well known and active
She's been around in the music industry for years.
translation
enclosing or surrounding something; at the other side of something; in a circular path; in various places within a region; considering or based on; concerning or relating to
approximately; everywhere; in a circular motion; to face the opposite direction; measuring the circumference; in various places; doing nothing of importance; existing for a long time; well known and active