around
gb/ɚˈaʊnd/ us/ɚˈaʊnd/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 500
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
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.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[verb] around [number/place/time]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'around' with 'across' when talking about location.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
about (Interchangeable in most contexts when giving approximate numbers or times.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
exactly (Indicates a precise number or time, the opposite of approximate.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
around 5 o'clock
|around the corner
|around 20 people
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|measurement
|time
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- There were around 50 people at the party.
- The store is just around the corner.
- I’ll meet you around noon.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
around [someone/something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Some learners use 'in' instead of 'around' when talking about being on all sides of something.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
surrounding (More formal and less conversational than 'around'.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
through (Indicates movement from one side to the other rather than encircling.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
around the table
|around the fire
|around the city
கருப்பொருள்கள்
spatial
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- We sat around the table for dinner.
- A fence runs around the garden.
- The children gathered around their teacher.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
about ('About' can sometimes replace 'around' in this sense, but 'around' is more common for physical movement in an area.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
together (Indicates being in one place rather than spread out.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
look around
|travel around
|spread around
கருப்பொருள்கள்
spatial
|space
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- There are many cafes around.
- I looked around but couldn’t find my keys.
- He travels around visiting friends.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
about ('About' in 'turn about' is more formal or old-fashioned.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
forward (Indicates continuing in the same direction instead of turning.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
turn around
|look around quickly
கருப்பொருள்கள்
movement
|space
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- She turned around to see who called her name.
- He looked around when he heard the noise.
- I spun around quickly.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
present ('Present' is more formal and specific to attendance or existence.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
absent (Not present or available.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
still around
|been around for years
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- She’s been around for a long time in this industry.
- There aren’t many good bookstores around anymore.
- Is John around today?
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- He is not around today.
- She has been around for many years.
- Are you around now?
இலக்கணம்
சொற்றொடர்கள்
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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.