Meaning of 'around'

adverb

imprecise but fairly close to correct, usually referring to quantities

Example: "The pot had around a litre of water in it."

Synonyms: about

adverb

in circumference

Example: "the trunk is ten feet around"

adverb

in the area or vicinity

Synonyms: about

adverb

from beginning to end

Synonyms: through round

adverb

by a circular or circuitous route

Example: "You came all the way around the base."

adverb

in a circle or circular motion

Example: "The wheels are spinning around"

adverb

all around or on all sides

Example: "dirty clothes lying around (or about)"

Synonyms: about

adverb

to a particular destination either specified or understood

Example: "They came around to see me."

adverb

in or to a reversed position or direction

Synonyms: about

adverb

used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction

Synonyms: about