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- pronunciation:
- en
kuhm
pihs
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
encompasses, encompassing, encompassed |
| definition 1: |
to surround or enclose.
围绕
The football field is encompassed by a stadium.足球场地周围围绕着体育场。- synonyms:
- envelop, surround
- similar words:
- encircle, ring
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| definition 2: |
to include all of.
包括
This book encompasses all you need to know for the test.这本书包括了你需要了解的所有考试的内容。- similar words:
- comprehend, comprise, consist of, contain, cover, include, incorporate, survey
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| related words: |
besiege, circle, hold, limit |
| derivation: |
encompassment (n.) |
The word encompass
contains the following part:
en-1, em-1
Latin
prefix
that means to put into; cause to be or have
  Example words:
embark, embarrass, embed, embody, embrace, embroider, employ, empower, enable, enact, enchant, encircle, enclose, encompass, encounter, endure, enforce, engage, engulf, enjoy, enlarge, enlighten, enlist, enrage, enrich, enroll, ensure, entangle, entitle, entrust, envelop
- antonyms:
- de-, dis-, un-
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