around

Definition

Forming a circle or closed curve containing (something).

Etymology

From Middle English around, arounde, from a- (from Old English a- (“on, at”)) + Middle English round (“circle, round”) borrowed from French, equivalent to a- + round. Cognate with Scots aroond, aroon (“around”). Displaced earlier Middle English umbe, embe (“around”) (from Old English ymbe (“around”)).

Example Sentences

• "She wore a gold chain around her neck."
• "I planted a row of lilies around the statue."
• "The jackals began to gather around the carcass."