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around

The correct spelling is around.

How to pronounce around

/əˈɹaʊnd/
adjective

IPA: /əˈɹaʊnd/

Say it like: Aro-wnd

The correct spelling is around. (with the verb "to be") Present in the vicinity. For example: "Is Clare around today?"

Usage Examples

Is Clare around today?

"How is old Bob? I heard that his health is failing."  "Oh, he's still around. He's feeling better now."

High above, vultures circled around.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.(with the verb "to be") Present in the vicinity.
  2. 2.(with the verb "to be") Alive; existing.

adverb

  1. 1.So as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof.
  2. 2.So as to surround or be near.
  3. 3.Nearly; approximately; about.
  4. 4.From place to place.
  5. 5.From one state or condition to an opposite or very different one; with a metaphorical change in direction; bringing about awareness or agreement.

preposition

  1. 1.Defining a circle or closed curve containing a thing.
  2. 2.(of abstract things) Centred upon; surrounding.
  3. 3.Following the perimeter of a specified area and returning to the starting point.
  4. 4.Following a path which curves near an object, with the object on the inside of the curve.
  5. 5.Near; in the vicinity of.

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