Definition & Meaning of "around"

close by or nearby a place or area

toward random or various directions

by a circular or circuitous route

used to refer to movement in a circular direction

in circumference

to a particular destination either specified or understood

used to refer to movement in or to an opposite direction or position

from beginning to end; throughout

used to describe acts or behaviors that lack a clear purpose or direction

used to indicate a central point or reference that serves as a basis for activities or discussions

used to indicate movement in a circular or surrounding path

used to indicate a general location or an area near a specific point

used to indicate nearness to a location

used to refer to movement in all directions outward from a central point