AROUND

adv. prep.

5 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
adv.

In a circle; circularly; on every side; round.

2.
adv.

In a circuit; here and there within the surrounding space; all about; as, to travel around from town to town.

3.
adv.

Near; in the neighborhood; as, this man was standing around when the fight took place. [Colloq. U. S.]

4.
prep.

On all sides of; encircling; encompassing; so as to make the circuit of; about. A lambent flame arose, which gently spread Around his brows. Dryden.

5.
prep.

From one part to another of; at random through; about; on another side of; as, to travel around the country; a house standing around the corner. [Colloq. U. S.]

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