around

/ɐɹˈa‍ʊnd/

/ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd/

around

approximately or roughly

synonyms : about

close by or nearby a place or area

synonyms : about

toward random or various directions

synonyms : about

on all sides of something or someone

synonyms : about

by a circular or circuitous route

in a circle or circular motion

in circumference

to a particular destination either specified or understood

in or to a reversed position or direction

synonyms : about

from beginning to end; throughout

synonyms : round

around

on every side of; surrounding someone or something

Examples

1. He danced the issue around.

2. The goldfish in the bowl was swimming around happily.

3. One of them was glancing nervously around.

4. The mail carrier delivers our mail around noon each day.