B2verb 1K

Surround

🇬🇧 UK /["/səˈraʊnd/","/səˈraʊndz/","/səˈraʊndɪd/","/səˈraʊndɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/səˈraʊnd/","/səˈraʊndz/","/səˈraʊndɪd/","/səˈraʊndɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Surround

to be all around something/somebody

In simple words: To be all around something.

Surround in a sentence

• The garden was designed to surround the house with colorful flowers.
• Police had to surround the suspect's building to prevent his escape.
• The mountains will surround us as we hike through the valley.
• Feelings of anxiety often surround individuals in stressful situations.
• As the concert began, the sound would surround the audience completely.

How to use Surround

This word is used in both literal and figurative contexts. It can describe physical space or emotional states. Avoid using it in overly formal writing.

Grammar pattern

surround + object

Memory hint

Think of 'around' — imagine being surrounded by a circle of friends.

Related words

Collocations with Surround

• completely
• entirely
• totally
• with
• completely
• entirely
• totally
• with

Synonyms for Surround

• enclose
• encompass
• ring
• besiege
• encircle

Opposites of Surround

• isolate
• exclude
• leave

Common mistakes with Surround

• Confusing with 'encircle', which has a slightly different meaning.
• Using the wrong preposition, like 'surround on' instead of 'surround with'.
• Incorporating it incorrectly in passive voice.

Frequently asked questions about Surround

What does Surround mean?

To be all around something.

What is the definition of Surround?

to be all around something/somebody

How do you use Surround in a sentence?

The garden was designed to surround the house with colorful flowers.

Can you give another example of Surround?

Police had to surround the suspect's building to prevent his escape.

What are synonyms for Surround?

Common alternatives include enclose, encompass, ring, besiege, encircle.

What is the opposite of Surround?

Opposite meanings include isolate, exclude, leave.

What words go with Surround?

It commonly pairs with completely, entirely, totally, with, completely, entirely, totally, with.

What are common mistakes when using Surround?

Confusing with 'encircle', which has a slightly different meaning. Using the wrong preposition, like 'surround on' instead of 'surround with'. Incorporating it incorrectly in passive voice.

How do you pronounce Surround?

US: /["/səˈraʊnd/","/səˈraʊndz/","/səˈraʊndɪd/","/səˈraʊndɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/səˈraʊnd/","/səˈraʊndz/","/səˈraʊndɪd/","/səˈraʊndɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Surround?

This word is used in both literal and figurative contexts. It can describe physical space or emotional states. Avoid using it in overly formal writing.

What CEFR level is Surround?

"Surround" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.