Meaning of Surrounded by
To be completely enclosed or encircled by something.
In simple words: To be around someone or something on all sides.
Surrounded by in a sentence
- She felt comforted, being surrounded by her friends at the party.
- The children were surrounded by colorful balloons at the fair.
- He was often surrounded by nature during his hikes in the mountains.
- The city was surrounded by a large wall for protection.
- During the meeting, she felt surrounded by different opinions and ideas.
How to use Surrounded by
Use 'surrounded by' for physical presence. It can also be used metaphorically for feelings or situations.
Grammar pattern
surrounded + by + noun
Memory hint
Imagine a circle of friends surrounding you; you are 'surrounded by' their laughter.
Related words
Collocations with Surrounded by
- surrounded by friends
- surrounded by nature
- surrounded by chaos
- surrounded by mountains
- surrounded by love
Synonyms for Surrounded by
- enclosed by
- hemmed in by
- encircled by
- besieged by
- coated in
Common mistakes with Surrounded by
- Confused about whether to use 'around' or 'surrounded by'.
- Incorrectly omit 'by' in the phrase.
- Use it only for physical presence, not understanding metaphorical uses.
Surrounded by appears in
Surrounded by in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مُحاط بـ
أن يكون حول شخص أو شيء من جميع الجهات.
- Bengaliবাংলা
চারিদিকে ঘিরে থাকা
চারিদিক দিয়ে কেউ বা কিছুর দ্বারা বেষ্টিত থাকা।
- GermanDeutsch
umgeben von
Auf allen Seiten von jemandem oder etwas umgeben sein.
- SpanishEspañol
Rodeado/a por
Estar alrededor de alguien o algo por todos lados.
- Persianفارسی
احاطه شده توسط
دور کسی یا چیزی از همه طرف بودن.
- FrenchFrançais
Entouré de
Être autour de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose de tous les côtés.
- Hindiहिन्दी
से घिरा हुआ
किसी व्यक्ति या चीज़ के चारों ओर होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Circondato da
Avere qualcosa o qualcuno intorno su tutti i lati.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Cercado por, Rodeado por
Estar em volta de alguém ou algo por todos os lados.
- RussianРусский
Окруженный
Быть вокруг кого-то или чего-то со всех сторон.
- Urduاردو
گھیرے ہوئے
کسی شخص یا چیز کے چاروں طرف ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
被...包围着
被某物从四面八方包围。
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Frequently asked questions about Surrounded by
What does Surrounded by mean?
To be around someone or something on all sides.
What is the definition of Surrounded by?
To be completely enclosed or encircled by something.
How do you use Surrounded by in a sentence?
She felt comforted, being surrounded by her friends at the party.
Can you give another example of Surrounded by?
The children were surrounded by colorful balloons at the fair.
What are synonyms for Surrounded by?
Common alternatives include enclosed by, hemmed in by, encircled by, besieged by, coated in.
What words go with Surrounded by?
It commonly pairs with surrounded by friends, surrounded by nature, surrounded by chaos, surrounded by mountains, surrounded by love.
What are common mistakes when using Surrounded by?
Confused about whether to use 'around' or 'surrounded by'. Incorrectly omit 'by' in the phrase. Use it only for physical presence, not understanding metaphorical uses.
How do you pronounce Surrounded by?
US: //səˈraʊndɪd baɪ//, UK: //səˈraʊndɪd baɪ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Surrounded by?
Use 'surrounded by' for physical presence. It can also be used metaphorically for feelings or situations.
