Meaning & Definition of Surrounding in English
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Surrounding
The area around something or someone.
Pronunciation:
/səˈraʊn.dɪŋ/Part of Speech:
adjectiveDetailed Definitions
Definition: To be all around; encircle.
Example Sentence: The mountains surrounding the town create a beautiful landscape.
Definition: The area or space that is around a particular place or object.
Example Sentence: The surrounding environment is crucial for wildlife.
Etymology
Origin: From surround + -ing, indicating the action of surrounding.
Synonyms
enclosingencompassingencirclingadjacentneighboring
Common Phrases and Expressions
- surrounding area: The location around a specific place.
- surrounding circumstances: The conditions that are happening around a particular event.
Translations
- Spanish: circundante
- French: environnant
- German: umgebend
- Russian: окружающий
Related Words
- surround: To encircle or enclose on all sides.
- environment: The overall surroundings or conditions in which something exists.
Slang Meanings of surrounding
Meaning: On the outskirts or in the vicinity.
Example Sentence: Hey, I'm just hanging in the surrounding.