- around⇄adv. 1. in a circle.
Ex. He spun around like a top.
2. in circumference.
Ex. The tree measures four feet around.
3. on all sides; in every direction.
Ex. A dense fog lay around.
4. (Especially U.S.) here and there; - around⇄around, preposition, adverb.
- around⇄expr. have been around, (Informal.) to be experienced in worldly ways; possess wisdom or sophistication.
Ex. One could see by his charm and elegant manners that the young prince had been around. - around⇄prep. 1. in a circle about.
Ex. He has traveled around the world.
2. closely surrounding.
Ex. She had a coat around her shoulders.
3. on all sides of.
Ex. Woods lay around the house.
4. (Informal.) in many parts of;