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surrounding Synonyms & Antonyms

/səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/

What Is Another Word for Surrounding?

Instead of surrounding you can say bebay, beleaguer or beset depending on the context.

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Surrounding as a Verb

1

present participle and gerund of surround

2

To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.

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3

To enclose or confine something on all sides so as to prevent escape.

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4

To pass around; to travel about; to circumnavigate.

to surround the world

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Surrounding as an Adjective

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2

Which surrounds something

Surrounding as a Noun

1

An outlying area; area in proximity to something.

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2

An environment.

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Surrounding in a Sentence

to surround the world

Word Forms & Grammar

surrounding

surrounding (plural surroundings)

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Word Facts for Surrounding

Part of speechverb, adjective, noun
Pronunciation/səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/
Meaningpresent participle and gerund of surround
Synonymsbebay, beleaguer and beset
Pluralsurroundings

Common Questions About Surrounding

Is surrounding a verb or an adjective?

Surrounding is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.

What is a synonym for surrounding as a verb?

As a verb, synonyms for surrounding include bebay, beleaguer and beset.

What is a synonym for surrounding as a noun?

As a noun, synonyms for surrounding include periphery.

What is the plural of surrounding?

The plural of surrounding is surroundings.

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