around

/əˈɹaʊnd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Forming a circle or closed curve containing (something).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hình thành một vòng tròn hoặc đường cong kín chứa

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Preposition

Examples

She wore a gold chain around her neck.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Centred upon; surrounding; regarding.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trung tâm xung quanh, bao quanh, liên quan đến

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Preposition

Examples

We could use some clarification around the new rules.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Present in the vicinity.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có mặt ở khu vực lân cận

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AdjectiveRegister: informal

Examples

Is Clare around today?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Alive; existing.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sống, tồn tại

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AdjectiveRegister: informal

Examples

The record store on Main Street? Yes, it's still around.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “around” mean?

Forming a circle or closed curve containing (something).

Is “around” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.