around
Prononciation : [/əˈɹaʊnd/]
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Contexte : « location »
(adverb) in a circular or surrounding route. When you go around something, you move in a circle or pass by it.
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She walked around the park to get some exercise.
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He didn't go around the corner, he went straight ahead.
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Can you show me how to go around the block?
Contexte : « approximately »
(adverb) approximately or close to a certain number or time. When you say 'around', you mean it's not exact but near enough.
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The meeting starts around 3 o'clock.
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The store doesn't close around 7 pm, it shuts at 8 pm sharp.
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What time will you be back around dinner time?
Contexte : « general »
(preposition) indicating movement or location in a circular route or surrounding something. When you say 'around', you mean moving in a circular path or position.
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She put her arm around her friend's shoulders.
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Don't walk around the puddle, jump over it.
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Why is the cat walking around the table?
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