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How to pronounce “around

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Pronunciation guide for around

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of around with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Round About the Earthexplores the full history around the globe
Definition summary
Forming a circle or closed curve containing (something).

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce around

Round About the Earth

explores the full history around the globe

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “around

Meaning

  • [Preposition]
  • Forming a circle or closed curve containing (something).
  • (of abstract things) Centred upon; surrounding; regarding.
  • Following the perimeter of a specified area and returning to the starting point.
  • Following a path which curves near an object, with the object on the inside of the curve.
  • Near; in the vicinity of.
  • At or to various places within or throughout.
  • [Adjective]
  • (informal, predicative only, with the verb "to be") Present in the vicinity.
  • (informal, predicative only, with the verb "to be") Alive; existing.
  • [Adverb]
  • So as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof.
  • So as to surround or be near.
  • Nearly; approximately; about.
  • From place to place.
  • From one state or condition to an opposite or very different one; with a metaphorical change in direction; bringing about awareness or agreement.
  • (with turn, spin, etc.) So as to partially or completely rotate; so as to face in the opposite direction.
  • Used with verbs to indicate repeated or continuous action, or in numerous locations or with numerous people.
  • Used with certain verbs to suggest unproductive activity.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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