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surrounding

The correct spelling is surrounding.

How to pronounce surrounding

/səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/

Say it like: Sur-row-ndi-ng

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

Usage Examples

to surround the world

Meanings

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.

noun

  1. 1.An outlying area; area in proximity to something
  2. 2.An environment

adjective

  1. 1.Which surrounds something

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