How to Pronounce Surround and Its Meaning: A Complete Guide
surround
verb, noun
How to pronounce surround?
The word surround sounds like sur-round
/sə'raʊnd/
What is the definition of surround?
verbenvelop completely
verbextend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
Examples
- The forest surrounds my property
nounthe area in which something exists or lives
Examples
- the country--the flat agricultural surround
verbsurround so as to force to give up
verbsurround with a wall in order to fortify
What is the definition of 'surround'?
- To encircle or enclose on all sides.
- To include or encompass completely.
What is the origin of the word 'surround'?
- The word 'surround' comes from the Old French 'surondre,' which is derived from Latin 'super-' meaning 'over' and 'circum-' meaning 'around.'
What are common uses of the word 'surround'?
- It is used to describe physically encasing something, such as walls surrounding a house.
- It can also refer to being surrounded in a metaphorical sense, such as feelings or situations.
- In photography or filmmaking, it can describe the environment or setup around a subject.
What are some synonyms for 'surround'?
- Encircle
- Enclose
- Encompass
- encircle
- envelop
- encase
- enfold
What is the grammatical form of 'surround'?
- It is primarily used as a verb.
- It can also be used as a noun in certain contexts, such as 'the surrounds of a town.'
How do you conjugate 'surround' in different tenses?
- Present: surround / surrounds
- Past: surrounded
- Present participle/gerund: surrounding
- Past participle: surrounded.
Are there any idiomatic expressions involving 'surround'?
- 'Surround oneself with' — meaning to keep company with certain people or things.
- 'Be surrounded by' — indicating being enclosed or supported by something or someone.
Can 'surround' be used figuratively?
- Yes, it can describe situations where someone or something is emotionally or mentally enclosed, such as being 'surrounded by doubts' or 'surrounded by friends.'
What are common collocations with 'surround'?
- surroundings
- surrounding area
- surround yourself with
- be surrounded by
- surround and protect
Is 'surround' used in any specific fields or industries?
- Yes, it is commonly used in architecture, outdoor design, photography, gaming (e.g., surround sound), and military contexts.
