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surrounded

The correct spelling is surrounded.

How to pronounce surrounded

/səˈɹaʊndɪd/
verb

IPA: /səˈɹaʊndɪd/

Say it like: Sur-row-nde-d

The correct spelling is surrounded. To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions. For example: "to surround the world"

Usage Examples

to surround the world

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.
  2. 2.To enclose or confine something on all sides so as to prevent escape.
  3. 3.To pass around; to travel about; to circumnavigate.

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