Surrounding

/səˈraʊn.dɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The area that is around something; the context or environment.

The historical value of the surrounding was acknowledged by the committee.

The conditions or influences that are present in an environment.

The survival of the species depends on the surrounding.

adjective

Being on all sides of something; encompassing or enclosing.

The surrounding mountains created a stunning backdrop for the village.

Existing or occurring in the area around something.

The surrounding environment was rich with wildlife.

Relating to the things or conditions that are nearby or in close proximity.

She was concerned about the surrounding circumstances of the case.

From surround + -ing, indicating the action of surrounding.

surrounding area

The location around a specific place.

surrounding circumstances

The conditions that are happening around a particular event.

surround

To encircle or enclose on all sides.

environment

The overall surroundings or conditions in which something exists.

On the outskirts or in the vicinity.

Hey, I'm just hanging in the surrounding.