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around

Pronunciation: [/əˈɹaʊnd/]

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around: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use around in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “location”

(adverb) in a circular or surrounding route. When you go around something, you move in a circle or pass by it.

Example

She walked around the park to get some exercise.

Example

He didn't go around the corner, he went straight ahead.

Example

Can you show me how to go around the block?

Context: “approximately”

(adverb) approximately or close to a certain number or time. When you say 'around', you mean it's not exact but near enough.

Example

The meeting starts around 3 o'clock.

Example

The store doesn't close around 7 pm, it shuts at 8 pm sharp.

Example

What time will you be back around dinner time?

Context: “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.

Example

She put her arm around her friend's shoulders.

Example

Don't walk around the puddle, jump over it.

Example

Why is the cat walking around the table?

How to pronounce around

Pronunciation: [/əˈɹaʊnd/]

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