Surrounding: meaning, definitions and examples
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surrounding
[ səˈraʊndɪŋ ]
in nature
The area around or near a particular place, object, or person.
Synonyms
environment, surroundings, vicinity
Examples of usage
- The beauty of the surrounding nature is breathtaking.
- I love the peacefulness of the surrounding countryside.
in a physical sense
Situated on all sides of something.
Synonyms
encircling, enclosing, encompassing
Examples of usage
- The house was surrounded by a high fence.
- We were surrounded by a dense forest.
Translations
Translations of the word "surrounding" in other languages:
🇵🇹 circundante
🇮🇳 आसपास का
🇩🇪 umgebend
🇮🇩 sekeliling
🇺🇦 навколишній
🇵🇱 otaczający
🇯🇵 周囲の
🇫🇷 environnant
🇪🇸 circundante
🇹🇷 çevreleyen
🇰🇷 주변의
🇸🇦 محيط
🇨🇿 okolní
🇸🇰 okolitý
🇨🇳 周围的
🇸🇮 obdajajoč
🇮🇸 umlykjandi
🇰🇿 қоршаған
🇬🇪 შემომავალი
🇦🇿 əhatə edən
🇲🇽 circundante
Word origin
The word 'surrounding' originated from the Old French word 'suronder' meaning 'to overflow, abound' which later evolved to Middle French 'soronder'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. The concept of 'surrounding' has always been essential in describing the environment and the physical placement of objects or individuals.
See also: surroundings.