around

(ə-roundˈ)

1. a. On all sides: dirty clothes lying around.
   b. In close to all sides from all directions: a field bordered around with tall trees.
2. In a circle or with a circular motion: spun around twice.
3. In circumference or perimeter: a pond two miles around.
4. In succession or rotation: passed the collection plate around; seasons that rolled around each year.
5. In or toward the opposite direction or position: wheeled around to face the attacker.
6. a. To or among various places; here and there: wander around.
   b. To a specific place: Come around again sometime.
7. In or near one's current location: waited around for the next flight.
8. From the beginning to the end: frigid weather the year around.
9. Approximately; about: weighed around 30 pounds; around $1.3 billion in debt.

1. On all sides of: trees around the field.
2. In such a position as to encircle or surround: a sash around the waist.
3. a. Here and there within; throughout: on the political stump around the country.
   b. In the immediate vicinity of; near: She lives around Norfolk.
4. On or to the farther side of: the house around the corner.
5. So as to pass, bypass, or avoid: a way around an obstacle; got around the difficulty somehow.
6. Approximately at: woke up around seven.
7. In such a way as to have a basis or center in: an economy focused around farming and light industry.

1. Being in existence: Our old dog is no longer around.
2. Being in evidence; present: asked if the store manager was around.