surround

/səɹˈa‍ʊnd/

/sɝˈaʊnd/

to surround

MAIN VERB

to be around something on all sides

synonyms : border

envelop completely

synonyms : smother

surround so as to force to give up

synonyms : beleaguer

surround with a wall in order to fortify

synonyms : fence

Surround

the area in which something exists or lives

the border, edge, or area around something, which is often decorated

Examples

1. The garden is surrounded by a wooden fence.

2. Greece is surrounded by the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean seas.

3. The garden lies at the back of the house, surrounded by tall trees.

4. We enjoyed a picnic at the base of the mountain, surrounded by nature.