1. preposition /əˈɹaʊnd,əˈɹæwnd/
I planted a row of lillies around the statue.
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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