| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
in a circle.
The car spun around.- similar words:
- round
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| definition 2: |
in all directions or to all sides.
He looked around.- similar words:
- round
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| definition 3: |
measured along the outside edge; in circumference.
The tree trunk was eighteen inches around. |
| definition 4: |
(informal) about; nearby.
I'll be around if you need me.- similar words:
- near
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| definition 5: |
in or to the opposite direction.
The car turned around. |
| definition 6: |
through an area.
Will you show me around? |
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| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition 1: |
on all sides of.
There are bushes around the park. |
| definition 2: |
near to.
John had to stay around the house.- similar words:
- near
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| definition 3: |
in or to places within an area; here and there.
They drove around the country.- similar words:
- through
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| definition 4: |
so as to surround or go around.
Tie a string around your finger.
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| definition 5: |
so as to move in a circle.
Do you want to drive around the lake?
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| definition 6: |
somewhere near; about.
Come around noon.- similar words:
- round
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