around
|a/round|
A1
/əˈraʊnd/
circular path or vicinity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'around' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'aroun,' where 'a-' meant 'on' and 'round' meant 'circle.'
Historical Evolution
'aroun' transformed into the modern English word 'around' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in a circular path,' but over time it evolved to include meanings like 'nearby' and 'approximately.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Preposition 1
on every side of; encircling.
The fence is built around the garden.
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