around

[əˈraʊnd]

around Definition

• 1. located or situated on every side; in every direction
• 2. in a circular direction or manner
• 3. approximately; nearly

Using around: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "around" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She looked around the room.

• Example

  The children ran around the playground.

• Example

  He wrapped his arms around her.

around Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for around

• about
• approximately
• nearly
• roughly
• circling

Antonyms for around

• straight
• direct

Idioms Using around

• beat around the bush

  to avoid talking about something directly or honestly

  Example

  Stop beating around the bush and tell me what you really think.

• turn around

  to change direction or reverse course

  Example

  We missed our exit, so we had to turn around and go back.

• come around

  to change one's opinion or attitude over time

  Example

  At first, she didn't like the idea, but she eventually came around and agreed to help.

Phrases with around

• get around

  to move from place to place, especially using various methods of transportation

  Example

  I don't have a car, so I have to get around by bus or bike.

• mess around

  to waste time doing something unimportant or silly

  Example

  Stop messing around and get back to work!

• hang around

  to spend time in a particular place or with a particular group of people, often without any specific purpose

  Example

  I like to hang around the park on weekends and watch people play sports.

Origins of around

from Old English 'on rūn', meaning 'in a circle'

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Summary: around in Brief

'Around' [əˈraʊnd] is an adverb that describes a location or movement in every direction or in a circular manner. It can also mean 'approximately' or 'nearly.' Phrases like 'get around' and 'hang around' describe movement or spending time in a particular place, while idioms like 'beat around the bush' and 'come around' describe indirect communication or changing attitudes over time.