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Around
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 2
Part of speech: adverb (adv.)
1. In a circle; circularly; on every side; round.
2. In a circuit; here and there within the surrounding space; all about; as, to travel around from town to town.
3. Near; in the neighborhood; as, this man was standing around when the fight took place. [Colloq. U. S.]
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 2
Part of speech: preposition (prep.)
1. On all sides of; encircling; encompassing; so as to make the circuit of; about. A lambent flame arose, which gently spread Around his brows. Dryden.
2. From one part to another of; at random through; about; on another side of; as, to travel around the country; a house standing around the corner. [Colloq. U. S.]