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Pronunciation : A*round"
Part of Speech : adv.
Etymology : [Pref. a- + round.]
Definition : 1. In a circle; circularly; on every side; round.

2. In a circuit; here and there within the surrounding space; all about; as, to travel around from town to town.

3. Near; in the neighborhood; as, this man was standing around when the fight took place. [Colloq. U. S.]

Note: See Round, the shorter form, adv. & prep., which, in some of the meanings, is more commonly used.


Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : A*round"
Part of Speech : prep.
Definition : 1. On all sides of; encircling; encompassing; so as to make the circuit of; about. A lambent flame arose, which gently spread Around his brows. Dryden.

2. From one part to another of; at random through; about; on another side of; as, to travel around the country; a house standing around the corner. [Colloq. U. S.]


Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913