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surrounding

Pronunciation: [/səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/]

Word

Learn how to use surrounding in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “location”

(adjective) being all around a particular place or object. Imagine a circle of things around a central point.

Example

The surrounding trees provided shade on a hot day.

Example

There were no surrounding buildings, just open fields.

Example

What are the surrounding features of the park?

Context: “environment”

(noun) the area or environment around a specific place or object. Think about everything that's nearby or close.

Example

The hotel's surrounding area had many restaurants and shops.

Example

The surrounding environment was polluted and not suitable for living.

Example

How does the surrounding affect the atmosphere of the neighborhood?

How to pronounce surrounding

Pronunciation: [/səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/]

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