word
Around
Ur-OWND
/ɜːrˈaʊnd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
around
Dictionary meaning
Imprecise but fairly close to correct, usually referring to quantities.
Examples
- The pot had around a litre of water in it.
- The trunk is ten feet around.
Synonyms: about
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