surrounded
Translation
surrounded
Examples
The house is surrounded by trees.
The house is surrounded by trees.
He felt surrounded by enemies.
He felt surrounded by enemies.
Grammar Patterns
surrounded by ((sth./sb.)) to be encircled by (sth./sb.) The castle is surrounded by a moat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: encircled, enclosed; Antonyms: free, open
Etymology
From Old French 'sur-' (over, around) + 'onder' (to flow, wave), originally meaning 'to overflow'.
Memory Tips
Picture something 'round' that is 'sur-' (over, around) you.