around
Translation
around, near, approximately, about
Examples
We walked around the lake.
We walked around the lake.
He lives somewhere around here.
He lives somewhere around here.
It costs around ten pounds.
It costs around ten pounds.
She turned around to see him.
She turned around to see him.
Grammar Patterns
around ((sth.)) in a circle or position surrounding (sth.) We walked around the lake.
around ((a place)) in or near (a place) He lives somewhere around here.
around ((a number)) approximately (a number) It costs around ten pounds.
Similar Words
Synonyms: about, near, approximately
Etymology
From the prefix 'a-' (meaning 'on') and 'round'. The sense is 'in a circle'.
Memory Tips
Picture walking 'a-round' a round table. This helps remember the meaning of encircling something.