around
Translation
around, about, approximately
Examples
We walked around the lake.
We walked around the lake.
It costs around ten dollars.
It costs around ten pounds.
He lives somewhere around here.
He lives somewhere around here.
Don't just stand around doing nothing.
Don't just stand around doing nothing.
Grammar Patterns
(patterns,"(""((around + a place)) surrounding (a place) We sat around the fire."",""((around + a number/time)) approximately (a number/time) I'll be there around 6 PM."",""((verb + around)) in various places; without a specific purpose We walked around for an hour."")")
Similar Words
Synonyms: about, approximately, near
Etymology
From Old English 'on' + 'round'.
Memory Tips
Picture a circle 'around' something. This can apply to a physical location (around the park), an approximate number (around 100), or a general area (somewhere around here).