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The Britannica Dictionary around 89 ENTRIES FOUND:

• around (adverb)
• around (preposition)
• around (adjective)
• around–the–clock (adjective)
• all–around (adjective)
• go–around (noun)
• all (adverb)
• ask (verb)
• bandy (verb)
• bat (verb)
• beat (verb)
• bend (noun)
• bounce (verb)
• bring (verb)
• bugger (verb)
• build (verb)
• bum (verb)
• bush (noun)
• cast (verb)
• change (verb)
• clock (noun)
• come (verb)
• corner (noun)
• crowd (verb)
• fart (verb)
• fiddle (verb)
• finger (noun)
• follow (verb)
• fool (verb)
• gad (verb)
• get (verb)
• go (verb)
• goof (verb)
• hang (verb)
• hedge (verb)
• horse (verb)
• jerk (verb)
• kick (verb)
• knock (verb)
• know (verb)
• lark (verb)
• lead (verb)
• lie (verb)
• look (verb)
• mess (verb)
• money (noun)
• monkey (verb)
• mooch (verb)
• moon (verb)
• muck (verb)
• nose (noun)
• nose (verb)
• order (verb)
• pal (verb)
• piddle (verb)
• piss (verb)
• pivot (verb)
• play (verb)
• poke (verb)
• ponce (verb)
• potter (verb)
• push (verb)
• putter (verb)
• rally (verb)
• rattle (verb)
• revolve (verb)
• ring (noun)
• roll (verb)
• run (verb)
• screw (verb)
• see (verb)
• shop (verb)
• show (verb)
• sit (verb)
• skate (verb)
• slap (verb)
• sleep (verb)
• slop (verb)
• sniff (verb)
• stick (verb)
• talk (verb)
• tiptoe (verb)
• tongue (noun)
• turn (verb)
• up (adjective)
• way (noun)
• work (verb)
• world (noun)
• wrap (verb)

1 around /əˈraʊnd/ adverb 1 around /əˈraʊnd/ adverb Britannica Dictionary definition of AROUND 1 a : in a circle

• The wheel went/turned around (and around).
• We kept going around [=(chiefly Brit) round] in circles without getting anywhere.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples b : in, along, or through a curving path

• The road goes around [=(chiefly Brit) round] by the lake.
• Don't take the long way around: I know a shortcut.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples c chiefly US — used to indicate a measurement that is made along the outer surface of something circular

• “How big around is the tree?” “It's five feet around.” [=(chiefly Brit) round] [=the circumference of the tree is five feet]

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 — used to indicate that a number, amount, time, etc., is not exact or certain

• The price of dinner was around [=(chiefly US) about] $50.
• It lasted around [=(chiefly US) about] a century.
• The repair should cost around [=approximately, roughly] $200.
• We should leave in around 10 minutes.
• We got home at around 8 o'clock. = (US) We got home around about 8 o'clock. [=it was approximately 8 o'clock when we got home]

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 3 a : in close from all sides so as to surround someone or something

• People crowded around [=(chiefly Brit) round] to hear her.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples b : in many different directions

• They wandered around [=(chiefly Brit) about] for several hours.
• He entered the room and looked around.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples c : in or to many different places

• People were standing around [=(chiefly Brit) about], talking quietly in small groups.
• His tools were scattered around [=(chiefly Brit) about] carelessly.
• She travels around [=(chiefly Brit) about] on business quite a lot.
• This is a very interesting town: let me show you around.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples d : in or near a particular area or place

• We went to the store, but there was no one around. [=there was no one there; (chiefly Brit) there was no one about]
• Let's wait/stay/stick around awhile.
• I'm not sure where it is, but it must be around somewhere.
• It's safer when there are other people around.
• I'd like to speak to him if he's around.
• So long, then! (I'll) See you around! [=I'll see you later]

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples e : to a particular place

• Why don't you come around (to my house) for dinner?

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 4 : in the opposite direction

• She turned (completely) around. [=(less commonly) about, (chiefly Brit) round]

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 5 — used with some verbs to indicate repeated or continued action or behavior that does not have a clear or definite purpose

• He's always joking around when he should be serious.
• Don't play/fool around with your food like that!
• I was just standing around, waiting for the train to arrive.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 6 — used to describe something that returns in a regular or repeated way

• Winter has come around [=(chiefly Brit) round] again.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 7 — used to describe how two things are arranged or ordered

• You put the fork on the left and the knife on the right. They should be the other way around. [=(chiefly Brit) round] [=the fork should be on the right and the knife on the left]
• You've got them the wrong way around. [=(chiefly Brit) round]

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come around

— see 1come 2 around /əˈraʊnd/ preposition 2 around /əˈraʊnd/ preposition Britannica Dictionary definition of AROUND 1 a : on all sides of (something or someone)

• a house with trees (all) around [=(chiefly Brit) round] it
• The people were seated around the table.
• A crowd gathered around him.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples b : so as to circle or surround (something or someone)

• He tied the rope around his waist.
• They wrapped the blanket around [=about] her.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples : moving so as to circle (something or someone)

• The Earth revolves/goes/moves around [=(chiefly Brit) round] the Sun.
• We went all around the lake enjoying the different views.
• They sailed around the world.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples c : over or in different parts of (a place)

• He traveled (all) around [=(chiefly Brit) round] the country.
• He's a well-known figure around the town.
• We drove all around the town looking for him.
• This is a very interesting town: let me show you around it.
• We took a tour around New England.
• You can find lots of good restaurants around here.
• I help her out sometimes around the house.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples d : on or to another side of (something)

• We were surprised by what we saw when we walked around the corner.
• There's another door around the back of the house.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 a : in the area near to (something or someone)

• Fish are abundant around [=about, near] the reefs.
• I'm not sure where it is, but it must be somewhere around here. = It must be around here somewhere.
• I feel happier when I'm around her.
• It happened in Naples—or (somewhere) around there.
• I can tell from/by your accent that you're not from around here.
• It's safer when there are other people around you.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples b : near or not far from (something) in time

• The company was founded (at) around [=about] the turn of the century.
• a night around [=about] midsummer

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 3 : so as to avoid or get past (something)

• She went around the puddle to avoid getting dirty.
• We found a way around their objections.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 4 — used to indicate the central part or idea used for building or organizing something

• a society built/organized around kinship ties

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 3 around /əˈraʊnd/ adjective 3 around /əˈraʊnd/ adjective Britannica Dictionary definition of AROUND not used before a noun : existing or active

• She is among the most creative of the artists around [=active, working] today.

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been around

◊ Something that has been around for a long time has existed or been available for a long time.

• I'm surprised you haven't read that book yet. It's been around [=been out] for ages!

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples ◊ A person who has been around has had a lot of different experiences and knows a lot about the world.

• You're a man of the world: I can tell you've been around.

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