US /səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/
noun adj verb Freq #6597

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    Being all around a place; nearby on every side.

    The surrounding villages were also affected by the flood.

  2. 2
    verb

    Present participle of surround.

    The wall surrounding the garden was very old.

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1 adj · being all around a place;... encompassing
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