Dictionary entries for 'around'

Synonyms

a·round (ə-round́)

[Middle English, probably a-, in; see a–², + round, circle; see round¹.]

adverb

1. On all sides: dirty clothes lying around.
2. In close to all sides from all directions: a field bordered around with tall trees.
In a circle or with a circular motion: spun around twice.
In circumference or perimeter: a pond two miles around.
In succession or rotation: passed the collection plate around; seasons that rolled around each year.
In or toward the opposite direction or position: wheeled around to face the attacker.
1. To or among various places; here and there: wander around.
2. To a specific place: Come around again sometime.
In or near one's current location: waited around for the next flight.
From the beginning to the end: frigid weather the year around.
Approximately; about: weighed around 30 pounds; around $1.3 billion in debt.

On all sides of: trees around the field.
In such a position as to encircle or surround: a sash around the waist.
1. Here and there within; throughout: on the political stump around the country.
2. In the immediate vicinity of; near: She lives around Norfolk.
On or to the farther side of: the house around the corner.
So as to pass, bypass, or avoid: a way around an obstacle; got around the difficulty somehow.
Approximately at: woke up around seven.
In such a way as to have a basis or center in: an economy focused around farming and light industry.

been around: Had many and varied experiences; been experienced in the ways of the world: a young executive who has been around.