Cool MateMeaning of Around
In simple words: in a circular direction; nearby
Around in a sentence
- The house is built around a central courtyard.
- He put his arms around her.
- Our house is just around the corner.
- The bus came around the bend.
- There must be a way around the problem.
- They walked around the lake.
- They walked around the town looking for a place to eat.
- I can't arrange everything around your timetable!
- He **has issues around** food and dieting.
- There are a lot of questions around her motivation.
How to use Around
Use 'around' to describe movement in a circular way or location close to something. Avoid it in highly formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of a merry-go-round going 'around' in circles!
Related words
Collocations with Around
- look around
- turn around
- walk around
- get around
- set around
Synonyms for Around
- about (1)
Common mistakes with Around
- 'Around' confused with 'around about' (wrong context).
- Using 'around' when only specifying one direction.
- Omitting the preposition when combined with a location.
Around appears in
Around in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
حول
في اتجاه دائري؛ بالقرب
- Bengaliবাংলা
চারপাশে, আশেপাশে
বৃত্তাকার দিকে; কাছাকাছি
- GermanDeutsch
Umher, herum, um, ungefähr
in einem Kreis; in der Nähe
- SpanishEspañol
Alrededor
en dirección circular; cerca de
- Persianفارسی
اطراف، دور، حدودا
در جهت دایرهای؛ نزدیک
- FrenchFrançais
Autour, Environ
Dans un mouvement circulaire ; à proximité
- Hindiहिन्दी
आसपास, चारों ओर
गोल-गोल घूमते हुए; नज़दीक
- ItalianItaliano
Intorno, Vicino, Circa
in una direzione circolare; nelle vicinanze
- PortuguesePortuguês
Em volta de, por perto, sobre
numa direção circular; por perto
- RussianРусский
Вокруг, около, поблизости
в круговом направлении; поблизости
- TRTR
Etrafında, civarında, yaklaşık
dairesel bir yönde; yakında
- Urduاردو
ارد گرد، کے آس پاس
کسی چیز کے آس پاس یا دائیں بائیں
- Chinese中文
周围
以圆形方向；附近
More words like Around
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Around
What does Around mean?
in a circular direction; nearby
What is the definition of Around?
surrounding somebody/something; on each side of something
How do you use Around in a sentence?
The house is built around a central courtyard.
Can you give another example of Around?
He put his arms around her.
What are synonyms for Around?
Common alternatives include about (1).
What is the opposite of Around?
Opposite meanings include away, outside.
What words go with Around?
It commonly pairs with look around, turn around, walk around, get around, set around.
What are common mistakes when using Around?
'Around' confused with 'around about' (wrong context). Using 'around' when only specifying one direction. Omitting the preposition when combined with a location.
How do you pronounce Around?
US: /["/əˈraʊnd/"]/, UK: /["/əˈraʊnd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Around?
Use 'around' to describe movement in a circular way or location close to something. Avoid it in highly formal contexts.
What CEFR level is Around?
"Around" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.