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