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surrounding

Meaning in simple English

US /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding means: Located all around a particular place or thing.

adjective

NEARBYB1

Located all around a particular place or thing.

  • We explored the surrounding area.
  • Snow covered the surrounding hills.
  • People came from the city and surrounding villages.

Similar words: nearby, neighboring

Common phrases: surrounding area, surrounding countryside, surrounding villages

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