surround Meaning & Definition
What Does Surround Mean?
Surround is used as a verb meaning To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions. It can also mean To enclose or confine something on all sides so as to prevent escape. As a noun, it means Anything, such as a fence or border, that surrounds something.
Surround in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //səˈɹaʊnd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | ring, circumvent and environment |
| Plural | surrounds |
| Verb forms | surrounds, surrounding, surrounded |
Surround Definition (Verb)
- To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.
- To enclose or confine something on all sides so as to prevent escape.
The lions surrounded the deer herd so they had no way to escape.
- To pass around; to travel about; to circumnavigate.
to surround the world
Surround as a Noun
- Anything, such as a fence or border, that surrounds something.
Synonyms of Surround
Antonyms of Surround
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Surround in a Sentence
The lions surrounded the deer herd so they had no way to escape.
They surrounded each other in the classroom and started trading hits.
to surround the world
Word Forms & Grammar
surround (third-person singular simple present surrounds, present participle surrounding, simple past and past participle surrounded)
surround (plural surrounds)
Words That Rhyme With Surround
Origin of Surround
From Middle English sourrounden (“to submerge, overflow”), from Middle French souronder, suronder, from Late Latin superundō, from super + undō (“to rise in waves”), from unda (“wave”).
Pronouncing Surround
Surround is pronounced //səˈɹaʊnd// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Surround
Is surround a verb or a noun?
Surround is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for surround?
Words with a similar meaning to surround include ring, circumvent and environment. See the full list of surround synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of surround?
The plural of surround is surrounds.
What is the past tense of surround?
The past tense of surround is surrounded. The present participle is surrounding.