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