around

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /əˈraʊnd/
• SAMPA: /@"raUnd/

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Preposition

Preposition around

A circle around the moon

1. If $x$ is around $y$, $y$ is in the middle and $x$ is on all sides of $y$.
   • Synonyms: in, about, over and here

   The moon circles around the Earth.

   The fence was built around the house.

Related words

• round

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