Akademik

around
1. preposition /əˈɹaʊnd,əˈɹæwnd/
a) Defining a circle or closed curve containing a thing.

I planted a row of lillies around the statue.

b) Following the perimeter of a specified area and returning to the starting point.

The jackals began to gather around [someone or something].

2. adjective /əˈɹaʊnd,əˈɹæwnd/
Alive; existing.

The record store on Main Street? Yes, its still around.

3. adverb /əˈɹaʊnd,əˈɹæwnd/
a) Generally.

There are rumors going around that Will is dead.

b) From place to place, or from one place to another

Hes running around trying to stop the rumors from spreading.


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