verb🔗ShareTo encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions."The large oak tree surrounding the picnic area provided welcome shade. "environmentareanaturegeographyplacetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo enclose or confine something on all sides so as to prevent escape."The fence surrounding the playground prevented the children from running into the street. "environmentareaplacetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo pass around; to travel about; to circumnavigate."to surround the world"areaenvironmentgeographytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn outlying area; area in proximity to something"The surrounding neighborhood was buzzing with activity on Saturday mornings. "areaplaceenvironmentgeographytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn environment"The surrounding of the classroom was noisy, making it hard to concentrate. "environmentareatoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareWhich surrounds something"The surrounding trees provided shade for the children playing in the park. "environmentareaplacetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading