Surrounded

səˈraʊndɪd

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of surround; to be placed all around someone or something.

The castle was surrounded by a deep, wide moat to protect it from invaders.

To encircle or encompass completely.

She felt surrounded by her loving family during the holidays.

To be in an environment where you are enclosed or enclosed by objects or people.

He was surrounded by books and papers in his cluttered office.

To be enclosed on all sides.

They were surrounded by the dense forest, with no visible path to escape.

To be in a situation where escape or exit seems impossible.

The army was surrounded by enemy forces on all fronts, making retreat impossible.

From the Middle English 'surrounden', from Old French 'soronder', based on Latin 'circum-' and 'rotundus' meaning round.

surrounded by love

In a situation that is supported by affection from others.

surrounded on all sides

Completely enclosed or encircled by something.

surrounded by danger

In a risky or unsafe environment due to being encircled by threats.

encircle

To form a circle around; to envelop.

besiege

To surround a place with armed forces to capture it.

envelope

To cover or enclose something completely.

Caught up in something

After the big announcement, she felt completely surrounded by the media.

Overwhelmed by emotions

He was surrounded by love during his birthday party.