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surround

Pronunciation: [sərˈaʊnd]

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

Context: “physical placement”

(verb) to be or go around something or someone. Imagine you are in a circle, and everyone is standing around you. They are surrounding you.

Example

The children surrounded the puppy, excited to play with it.

Example

There were no trees surrounding the playground, making it feel very open.

Example

What animals are surrounding the waterhole?

Context: “social interaction”

(verb) to support or protect someone by being with them. Think of your friends standing close to you when you feel scared; they are surrounding you with support.

Example

Her family surrounded her with love during the tough times.

Example

He felt alone because no one was surrounding him during the event.

Example

Who will surround you when you need help?

Context: “strategy”

(verb) to attack or trap someone by coming at them from all sides. Like in a game, if you're playing and your team surrounds the other team, they can't get away.

Example

The soldiers surrounded the enemy camp to prevent any escape.

Example

Without a good plan, they couldn't surround their opponents effectively.

Example

How do you think they will surround the area during the game?

How to pronounce surround

Pronunciation: [sərˈaʊnd]

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