surrounding

B1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/ See IPA manual

Freq #6597

Meanings

1

adj
Being all around a place; nearby on every side.

The surrounding villages were also affected by the flood.
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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surrounding area
the region immediately around a central point

Adjective + noun

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