around

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Synonyms: ground, round, aground, abound, amound

Antonyms: ground, round, aground, abound, amound

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Preposition

1. Forming a [[circle]] or closed [[curve]] containing (something).
2. {{lb|en|of abstract things}} Centred upon; [[surrounding]]; [[regarding]].
3. Following the [[perimeter]] of a [[specified]] [[area]] and [[returning]] to the [[starting]] [[point]].
4. Following a path which curves near an object, with the object on the [[inside]] of the curve.
5. [[near|Near]]; in the [[vicinity]] of; [[approximately]].
6. At or to [[various]] places within or throughout.
7. {{lb|en|figurative}} So as to avoid something.

Adjective

1. {{lb|en|informal|predicative|_|only|with the verb "to [[be]]"}} [[present|Present]] in the vicinity.
2. {{lb|en|informal|predicative|_|only|with the verb "to [[be]]"}} [[alive|Alive]]; [[existing]].

Adverb

1. So as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof.
2. So as to surround or be near.
3. [[nearly|Nearly]]; [[approximately]]; [[about]].
4. From place to place.
5. From one state or condition to an opposite or very different one; with a metaphorical change in direction; bringing about awareness or agreement.
6. {{lb|en|with '''[[turn]]''', '''[[spin]]'''{{,}} etc.}} So as to [[partially]] or [[completely]] [[rotate]]; so as to [[face]] in the [[opposite]] [[direction]].
7. {{non-gloss|Used with verbs to indicate repeated or continuous action, or in numerous locations or with numerous people.}}
8. {{non-gloss|Used with certain verbs to suggest unproductive activity.}}

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