around — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

around (/əˈraʊnd/)

adverb, preposition  ·  Beginner  ·  Daily Life

🔊 /əˈraʊnd/

Meaning

Meaning: approximately; surrounding

Approximately, or in a position surrounding something.

Examples

🗣 I’ll be there around six.

Etymology

From ‘a-‘ (on) plus ’round’.

How & Where It’s Used

Very common for approximation and location.

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Tags: everyday, time

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