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Around Meaning for Kids

What Does Around Mean?

Adjective

  • Present in the area.
  • Alive; existing.

Preposition

  • In a circle around something.
  • About something important.
  • Going around a place and coming back to where you started.
  • Following a path that curves near something.
  • Close to someone or something.
  • At different places inside an area.

Adverb

  • In a circle or circular path.
  • To be near or close to someone or something.
  • About or nearly.
  • From one place to another.
  • Changing from one way to another.
  • To turn or face the opposite direction.
  • To ask many people about something.
  • To suggest doing something that doesn't lead to a good result.

Around — Full Explanation

Around means being close to something or moving in a circle. For example, if you run around the playground, you go all the way around it.

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Around Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
आसपास

aaspaas

चारों ओर

chaaron or

गिर्द

gird

kannada
ಚುರುಕಾಗಿ (Churukāgi)

Churukagi

ಪರಿಸರ (Parisara)

Parisara

bengali
এদিকে

edike

চারপাশে

charpashe

কাছাকাছি

kachakachi

Around in Sentences

  • We walked around the park today.
  • The cat is hiding around the corner.
  • I see clouds around the sun.
  • Let's look around for hidden treasures.
  • The children danced around the fire.

📖 Around Story for Kids

Around the World in a Day!

Hey there, little explorers! Have you ever thought about what’s around you? Look around your room! There’s your favorite toy, a cozy blanket, and maybe even a pet! Now, let’s think bigger! What’s around your neighborhood? Trees, flowers, and friendly faces!

Imagine if we could travel around the world in just one day! We could see tall mountains, deep oceans, and colorful markets. Every place has its own special things. So, next time you look around, remember all the wonders waiting for you! Adventure is just around the corner! 🌍✨

Frequently Asked Questions About Around

What does 'around' mean?
The word 'around' means to be in a circular direction or to be nearby something.
How do you pronounce 'around'?
You pronounce 'around' like this: uh-round.
What is the origin of the word 'around'?
The word 'around' comes from Old English, where it was used to mean 'in a circle' or 'about'.
What is the meaning of 'around' in Bengali?
The word 'around' in Bengali is 'চারপাশে' (Chārpāśe).

Facts & Quotes About Around

Fact: The Earth is round, and it spins around like a giant ball!
Proverb: What goes around comes around. (This means that good or bad actions will return to you.)
Quote: "The world is round, and the place which may seem like the end may also be only the beginning." - Ivy Baker Priest