Meaning & Definition of word "Surrounded"

Surrounded

səˈraʊndɪd

1. Past tense of surround; to be placed all around someone or something.
- Example: The castle was surrounded by a deep, wide moat to protect it from invaders.
2. To encircle or encompass completely.
- Example: She felt surrounded by her loving family during the holidays.
3. To be in an environment where you are enclosed or enclosed by objects or people.
- Example: He was surrounded by books and papers in his cluttered office.
4. To be enclosed on all sides.
- Example: They were surrounded by the dense forest, with no visible path to escape.
5. To be in a situation where escape or exit seems impossible.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: Caught up in something

● Example Sentence: After the big announcement, she felt completely surrounded by the media.

Meaning: Overwhelmed by emotions

● Example Sentence: He was surrounded by love during his birthday party.