around
definition: imprecise but fairly close to correct, usually referring to quantities
example: The pot had around a litre of water in it.
speech part: adverb
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about
definition: in circumference
example: the trunk is ten feet around
speech part: adverb
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definition: in the area or vicinity
example:
speech part: adverb
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about
definition: from beginning to end
example:
speech part: adverb
definition: by a circular or circuitous route
example: You came all the way around the base.
speech part: adverb
synonyms:
definition: in a circle or circular motion
example: The wheels are spinning around
speech part: adverb
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definition: all around or on all sides
example: dirty clothes lying around (or about)
speech part: adverb
synonyms:
about
definition: to a particular destination either specified or understood
example: They came around to see me.
speech part: adverb
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definition: in or to a reversed position or direction
example:
speech part: adverb
synonyms:
about
definition: used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
example:
speech part: adverb
synonyms:
about