around

/əˈraʊnd/

Definitions

1. adverb

in a circular manner; in a direction that surrounds or encircles something

“She walked around the park to get some exercise.”

2. preposition

in a circular manner; in every direction; in a complete or general sense

“The store is open around the clock.”

3. verb

to move or turn in a circular manner; to surround or encircle something

“The dancers swirled around the stage.”

4. noun

a circular or curved motion or movement

“The crowd’s chant created a wave around the stadium.”

Synonyms

  • circling
  • encircling
  • surrounding

Antonyms

  • directly
  • straight