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Definition of surrounded - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
enclosureenclosed on all sides by something
- The garden is surrounded by a tall fence.
2.
environmentin a situation with many people or things around
- She felt surrounded by friends at the party.
Origin of surrounded
Old French, sur (over) + round (circle)
Terms with surrounded included in their meaning
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geography
land surrounded by water
geography
large body of fresh water surrounded by land
geography
body of water surrounded by land
urban area
rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets
physical space
area surrounded by boundaries or walls
surrounding
completely surrounded by something
geography
surrounded by land with no access to the sea
urban area
area of land surrounded by streets
architecture
enclosed area surrounded by buildings or walls
military encirclement
surrounded by military forces
egg anatomy
yellow center of an egg, rich in nutrients, surrounded by egg white
protection
completely surrounded by a covering
geography
territory surrounded by another country
physical space
area surrounded by barriers
deep experience
making you feel deeply involved or surrounded
pleasant people
surrounded by people who are pleasant
being among
the condition of being surrounded by something
architecture
surrounded or enclosed by a wall
state
completely covered or surrounded by something like light or liquid
enclosure
surrounded or enclosed by something
warfare
being attacked or surrounded by enemies
grammar
surrounded by different people or things
liquid coverage
be covered or surrounded by liquid
location
surrounded by something
Examples of surrounded in a sentence
The castle was surrounded by a deep moat. He felt surrounded by nature in the remote cabin. The artist was surrounded by admirers at the gallery.
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- French:entouré, environné, ...
- German:umgeben, eingekreist, ...
- Italian:circondato, attorniato, ...
- Spanish:rodeado, envuelto, ...
- Portuguese:cercado, envolto, ...
- Chinese:被围住的, 环绕的, ...
- Japanese:囲まれた, 囲まれている, ...
- Arabic:مُحاط, مُلتَفّ حَوْلَه, ...
- Hebrew:מוּקָף, מֻקָּף, ...
- Russian:окруженный, в окружении, ...
- Ukrainian:оточений, в оточенні, ...
- Hindi:घिरा हुआ, परिवेष्ठित, ...
Definition of surround - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
encompassbe all around a place or thing
- Mountains surround the small village..
2.
containmentenclose something to prevent escape
- The police surrounded the building to catch the suspect.
3.
lifeassociate closely with circumstances or feelings
- Mystery surrounds the origins of the ancient artifact.
4.
companyensure presence of certain people or things
- She surrounds herself with supportive friends.
5.
militarydeploy forces to prevent access or retreat
- The army surrounded the enemy camp at dawn.
Noun
1.
outer edgeborder or frame around an object
- The fireplace had a beautiful marble surround.
2.
environmentone's immediate environment or surroundings
- She felt at peace in her natural surrounds.
Images of surround
border or frame around an object
Expressions with surround
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Origin of surround
Old French, sur (over) + round (circle)
Examples of surround in a sentence
A high fence surrounds the playground. Firefighters surrounded the blaze to control it. The army surrounded the camp to secure the area. Excitement surrounded the launch. A sense of calm surrounds the garden. The founder surrounds the project with experienced advisers.
Surround yourself with people who challenge your ideas. The police surrounded the building quickly. Rebels surrounded the city, cutting off supplies. The painting's wooden surround was intricately carved. A gold surround framed the ancient mirror. His office surrounds were cluttered with papers. The artist drew inspiration from her urban surrounds.
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- French:entourer, bordure, ...
- German:umgeben, Umrandung, ...
- Italian:circondare, cornice, ...
- Spanish:envolver, marco, ...
- Portuguese:cercar, moldura, ...
- Chinese:环绕, 框架, ...
- Japanese:囲む, 縁取り, ...
- Arabic:أَحاطَ, حافَّة, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַקִּיף, מִסְגֶּרֶת, ...
- Russian:окружать, рамка, ...
- Ukrainian:оточувати, обрамлення, ...
- Hindi:चारों ओर होना, सीमा, ...
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