around
gb/ɚˈaʊnd/ us/ɚˈaʊnd/
A2
Английски
~ 500
Значения
0 значения
adverb
A2
relation
1
approximately or roughly
Used to talk about something that is not exact but close to the real number, time, or place.
Модел на употреба:
[verb] around [number/place/time]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'around' with 'across' when talking about location.
Синоними
about (Interchangeable in most contexts when giving approximate numbers or times.)
Антоними
exactly (Indicates a precise number or time, the opposite of approximate.)
Колокации
around 5 o'clock
|around the corner
|around 20 people
Теми
daily life
|measurement
|time
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- There were around 50 people at the party.
- The store is just around the corner.
- I’ll meet you around noon.
Примери за учащи
- There are around ten chairs in the room.
- The park is around here.
- We will meet around 3 p.m.
preposition
A2
relation
2
on all sides of
In a position surrounding someone or something.
Модел на употреба:
around [someone/something]
Честа грешка:
Some learners use 'in' instead of 'around' when talking about being on all sides of something.
Синоними
surrounding (More formal and less conversational than 'around'.)
Антоними
through (Indicates movement from one side to the other rather than encircling.)
Колокации
around the table
|around the fire
|around the city
Теми
spatial
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- We sat around the table for dinner.
- A fence runs around the garden.
- The children gathered around their teacher.
Примери за учащи
- We sit around the table.
- There is a wall around the house.
- People stand around the fire.
adverb
A2
relation
3
in different places nearby
In many places in an area.
Синоними
about ('About' can sometimes replace 'around' in this sense, but 'around' is more common for physical movement in an area.)
Антоними
together (Indicates being in one place rather than spread out.)
Колокации
look around
|travel around
|spread around
Теми
spatial
|space
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- There are many cafes around.
- I looked around but couldn’t find my keys.
- He travels around visiting friends.
Примери за учащи
- There are shops around.
- I walk around in the park.
- We look around for a good place.
adverb
A2
action
4
in a circular direction or facing another way
To move your body or head to face another way.
Синоними
about ('About' in 'turn about' is more formal or old-fashioned.)
Антоними
forward (Indicates continuing in the same direction instead of turning.)
Колокации
turn around
|look around quickly
Теми
movement
|space
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She turned around to see who called her name.
- He looked around when he heard the noise.
- I spun around quickly.
Примери за учащи
- I turn around to see you.
- He looks around when he hears a sound.
- She turns around to talk to me.
adverb
B1
state
5
present in existence or nearby
Here now or existing in this time.
Синоними
present ('Present' is more formal and specific to attendance or existence.)
Антоними
absent (Not present or available.)
Колокации
still around
|been around for years
Теми
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She’s been around for a long time in this industry.
- There aren’t many good bookstores around anymore.
- Is John around today?
Примери за учащи
- He is not around today.
- She has been around for many years.
- Are you around now?
Граматика
Изрази
come around
1/kˈʌm ɚˈaʊnd/
phrasal verb
change opinion, recover, or visit casually
To change your mind, wake up after being unconscious, or visit someone’s place.
Примери
- He’ll come around once he hears the full story.
- She came around after fainting.
- Why don’t you come around later?
get around to [something]
1/ɡˈɛt ɚˈaʊnd tə sˈʌmθɪŋ/
phrasal verb
finally do something after delay
To finally do something you have been meaning to do for a while.
Примери
- I still haven’t gotten around to fixing the car.
- She finally got around to replying to my email.
around the corner
1/ɚˈaʊnd ðə kˈɔɹnɚ/
idiom
Very close in space or time
Very close to happening or very close to you in distance.
Примери
- My house is just around the corner.
- With summer around the corner, it's time to plan vacations.
around the corner
2/ɚˈaʊnd ðə kˈɔɹnɚ/
idiom
very near or soon to happen
Very close in space or time.
Примери
- The bank is just around the corner.
- With summer around the corner, people are planning vacations.
fool around
1/fˈul ɚˈaʊnd/
phrasal verb
informal
behave in a playful, unserious way
To act in a silly or playful way and not do serious work or tasks.
Примери
- The kids were fooling around instead of studying.
- Stop fooling around and help me clean the kitchen.
- They fooled around for a few months before breaking up.
- They spent the afternoon fooling around in the park instead of studying.
mess around
1/mˈɛs ɚˈaʊnd/
phrasal verb
informal
behave in a silly or idle way
To play and act silly and not do your real work or task.
Примери
- Stop messing around and start working!
- Stop messing around and help me clean.
- They spent the afternoon just messing around in the park.
- We just messed around in the park all afternoon instead of studying.