surroundings
gb/sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/ us/sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
B1
ఆంగ్లం
అర్థాలు
0 అర్థాలు
నామవాచకం
B1
entity
1
things and place around you
the things and places around you
వాడుక నమూనా:
in [adjective] surroundings; [someone] notices/takes in [their] surroundings
సాధారణ తప్పు:
It is usually plural: say “the surroundings,” not “a surrounding.” For one nearby thing, use “a surrounding wall/building,” or “the surrounding area.”
పర్యాయపదాలు
environment (Often broader and can include social conditions as well as physical setting.)
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setting (Common for the place where something happens, especially in stories or events.)
పదకలయికలు
beautiful surroundings
|pleasant surroundings
|peaceful surroundings
|natural surroundings
|urban surroundings
|familiar surroundings
|unfamiliar surroundings
|immediate surroundings
|noisy surroundings
|safe surroundings
విషయాలు
daily_life
|places
|travel
|nature
ఉదాహరణలు
- She paused to look at her surroundings before crossing the busy street.
- The cabin’s quiet surroundings made it easy to relax.
- In the dark, the forest surroundings felt unfamiliar and a little scary.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
- I like my new surroundings.
- He looked around at his surroundings.
నామవాచకం
B1
entity
2
area around a place
the area near a place
వాడుక నమూనా:
[a place] and its surroundings
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Don’t confuse “surroundings” (nearby area) with “surrounding” as an adjective (e.g., “the surrounding streets”).
పర్యాయపదాలు
vicinity (More formal; emphasizes ‘nearby’ rather than the look or feel of the place.)
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area (More general; doesn’t necessarily mean ‘around’ a specific point.)
పదకలయికలు
the hotel and its surroundings
|the city and its surroundings
|explore the surroundings
|local surroundings
|the immediate surroundings
|the village and its surroundings
|the park and its surroundings
|the neighborhood surroundings
|survey the surroundings
|a map of the surroundings
విషయాలు
places
|travel
|real_estate
ఉదాహరణలు
- The brochure highlights the museum and its surroundings.
- We rented bikes to explore the town’s surroundings.
- There aren’t many restaurants in the immediate surroundings of the station.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
- We walked around the surroundings of the hotel.
నామవాచకం
B2
abstract
3
conditions affecting someone’s life
the conditions and people around someone that influence them
వాడుక నమూనా:
[someone]'s social/home/work surroundings
సాధారణ తప్పు:
This meaning is more about context (home/social/work) than physical scenery; “surroundings” here can overlap with “environment.”
పర్యాయపదాలు
environment (Very common and often used in the same way, especially for childhood or work conditions.)
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circumstances (Focuses more on conditions and situation than on the people/setting around someone.)
పదకలయికలు
family surroundings
|home surroundings
|social surroundings
|work surroundings
|stable surroundings
|supportive surroundings
|difficult surroundings
|grow up in (certain) surroundings
|change of surroundings
|influence of surroundings
విషయాలు
society
|education
|work
|psychology
ఉదాహరణలు
- Children often learn quickly when they’re in supportive surroundings.
- He struggled at first because the new school surroundings were so different.
- She credits her success to the stable surroundings she grew up in.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
- Good surroundings can help you study.
వ్యాకరణం
నిఘంటు రూపం
surroundings
IPA
GB/sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
US/sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
అక్షరఖండాలు & ఒత్తు
sur - round - ings (3 అక్షరఖండాలు)
Stress on 1st syllable (sur)
పద రూపాలు
Noun
- Base: surroundings
- Plural: surroundings
పదప్రయోగాలు
a change of surroundings
1/ə t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ əv sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
fixed phrase
being in a different place
a different place from your usual one
ఉదాహరణలు
- After months of working from home, he needed a change of surroundings.
- We went to the coast for a change of surroundings.
- A short walk can be enough for a change of surroundings.
adapt to your surroundings
1/ədˈæpt tə jˈʊɹ sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
fixed phrase
adjust to a new environment
change so you can live or work in a new place
ఉదాహరణలు
- It took her a few weeks to adapt to her new surroundings.
- Animals adapt to their surroundings over time.
- Try to adapt to the surroundings instead of comparing everything to home.
be aware of your surroundings
1/bˈi əwˈɛɹ əv jˈʊɹ sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
fixed phrase
pay attention to what’s around
pay attention to what is around you
ఉదాహరణలు
- When you’re walking at night, be aware of your surroundings.
- He had headphones on and wasn’t aware of his surroundings.
- The guide reminded everyone to be aware of their surroundings on the trail.
blend into (your/the) surroundings
1/blˈɛnd ˈɪntu jˈɔɚθ sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
fixed phrase
not stand out in a place
look like you belong there
ఉదాహరణలు
- He wore dark clothes to blend into the surroundings.
- The new building blends into its surroundings surprisingly well.
- Some animals can change color to blend into their surroundings.
in your immediate surroundings
1/ˈɪn jˈʊɹ ɪmˈidiɪt sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
fixed phrase
very close to you
very near you
ఉదాహరణలు
- Keep an eye on what’s happening in your immediate surroundings.
- There were no shops in the immediate surroundings of the campsite.
- She looked around her immediate surroundings for her keys.
take in your surroundings
1/tˈeɪk ˈɪn jˈʊɹ sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
fixed phrase
look around and notice details
look around and notice what you see
ఉదాహరణలు
- She stopped for a moment to take in her surroundings.
- After the long flight, he stepped outside and took in the new surroundings.
- We sat quietly, taking in the lake and its surroundings.