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be around

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /bi əˈraʊnd/

be around means: To exist, remain alive, or be present somewhere.

verb

EXIST OR STAYB1

To exist, remain alive, or be present somewhere.

  • I’ll be around tomorrow.
  • That shop has been around for years.
  • Will these animals still be around in fifty years?

How to use it: be around for + time (I’ll be around for another week.)

Similar words: exist, be present

Common phrases: be around tomorrow, still be around

SPEND TIME NEARB1

To spend time near someone or in their company.

  • She likes to be around children.
  • He was around friends all weekend.
  • Are you comfortable being around dogs?

How to use it: be around someone (I like to be around my cousins.)

Similar words: spend time with, be near

Common phrases: be around someone, be around friends

Questions about be around

What does be around mean?

To exist, remain alive, or be present somewhere.

What is be around in other languages?

Türkçe: var olmak · Español: existir · Français: exister · Deutsch: existieren · Italiano: esistere · 日本語: 存在する

How do you pronounce be around?

It is pronounced /bi əˈraʊnd/.

How do you use be around in a sentence?

I’ll be around tomorrow. That shop has been around for years.

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