surrounded
Pronunciation: [səˈraʊndɪd]
Word
Context: "location"
(verb) when something or someone is all around another thing or person. It's like being in the middle of a circle, where everything is around you.
Example
The flowers were surrounded by butterflies in the garden.
Example
The tree was not surrounded by any plants; it stood alone in the field.
Example
What was surrounding the picnic area during our lunch?
Context: "situation"
(verb) when someone is in a difficult situation and feels like there is no way out because of others around them. It's like feeling trapped by people or things that are nearby.
Example
She felt safe because she was surrounded by her friends at the party.
Example
He did not feel good being surrounded by negativity at work.
Example
Did you ever feel surrounded by too many choices?
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