definition of the word around

Probably from a (preposition) + round.

• (UK, US) IPA: /əˈɹaʊnd/, SAMPA: /@"raUnd/
•  Audio (US)^{help, file}
• Rhymes: -aʊnd
• Hyphenation: a‧round

around (not comparable)

1. In a circular formation.

   The jackals began to gather around.

2. Along the edges; on every side, in all directions.

   There isn't another house here for miles around.

3. In random places; aimlessly, with no real direction.

   There are too many kids in the town centre, just hanging around for hours.

4. With circular motion; coming back to a particular place.

   Well, my luck's really turned around!

5. (informal) Nearby, in the area.

   I'll see you around, mate.

around

1. Defining a circle or closed curve containing.

   I planted a row of lillies around the statue.

2. Following a path which curves near an object, with the object on the inside of the curve

   The road took a brief detour around the large rock formation, then continued straight.

3. Near (also applicable to time).

   I left my keys somewhere around there.

   I left the house sometime around 10:00.

4. At various places in.

   The pages from the notebook were scattered around the room.

Definition from Wiktionary Content avaible with GNU Free Documentation License

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