surroundings
the things and places around you
The area, objects, and general physical setting that are around someone or something at a particular time.
the area near a place
The nearby area around a particular place, such as a building, town, or landmark.
the conditions and people around someone that influence them
The conditions, influences, or context in which someone lives or develops, especially those that affect their behavior or opportunities.
- Base: surroundings
- Plural: surroundings
a change of surroundings
1being in a different place
a different place from your usual one
- 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.
- I want a change of surroundings.
adapt to your surroundings
1adjust to a new environment
change so you can live or work in a new place
- 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.
- I need time to adapt to my surroundings.
be aware of your surroundings
1pay attention to what’s around
pay attention to what is around you
- 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.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
blend into (your/the) surroundings
1not stand out in a place
look like you belong there
- 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.
- The house blends into its surroundings.
in your immediate surroundings
1very close to you
very near you
- 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.
- There is a café in my immediate surroundings.
take in your surroundings
1look around and notice details
look around and notice what you see
- 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.
- I took in my surroundings.