around

Do you want to know how to pronounce around? You can find detailed information about the correct spelling, meaning and etymological origin of the word around on this page. You can also see some proverbs and idioms where the word around used.

This word consists of 6 letters and is spelled as "A-R-O-U-N-D". It has 3 vowels and 3 consonants.

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around

adverb

How to pronunciation around: ə-ˈrau̇nd

What does Around Mean?

What does around meaning in English

1. In a circle. He shall extend his propagated sway, Where Atlas turns the rowling heav’ns around, And his broad shoulders with their lights are crown’d. Dryd.
   
2. On every side.

Other definitions for around

The definition of 'around' is: in a circle or in circumference

How to spell around

Want to know how to spell around, you will find a comprehensive answer on this topic. The word "around consists of 2 syllables and is spelled "ə-ˈrau̇nd".

Synonyms for around:

There are synonyms for around'. Depending on the situation and context, the following words are also often used instead of around:

about, by, near, next to, nigh

Some words similar to "around"

• oviparous
• unboundedness
• soundness
• imbound
• roundjacket
• foundress
• founds
• propound
• abounded
• arouse

Idioms with the word around

• beat about/around the bush
• Beat around the bush
• Wrap your head around something
• moon around

The word "around" in works of art

Above all, don't lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others.

The Brothers Karamazov / Fyodor Dostoevsky

I'm gonna need you to go ahead and come in tomorrow. So if you could be here around 9, that would be great.

Office Space / Mike Judge

All around, deep shadows, as if the world is becoming dark, the sun is fading away. Everything changes, is fleeting. But when we hold each other hand in hand, in tight embrace, even death doesn't matter. We can hold on to happiness, to love, to each other. We can hold on to life itself.

The Road / Vasily Grossman

Above all, don't lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others.

The Brothers Karamazov / Fyodor Dostoevsky

You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.

To Kill a Mockingbird / Harper Lee

Time's a goon, right? You gonna let that goon push you around?

Jennifer Egan / A Visit from the Goon Squad

You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.

To Kill a Mockingbird / Harper Lee

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How many points in scrabble for around

How many points is the word "around" in Scrabble? Is "around" a Scrabble word? Here is the letter-by-letter scoring of the Scrabble game, which is played all over the world in different languages and with different words.

The total scrabble score for the word around is 7

The Intersection of Science and Literature

Science and literature are often thought of as two separate and distinct fields, but they have more in common than one might think. Both fields seek to understand and make sense of the world around us, albeit through different methods. Science relies on empirical evidence and the scientific method, while literature uses language and storytelling to explore the human experience.

However, there are many ways in which science and literature intersect. For example, science fiction is a genre of literature that often explores scientific concepts and theories in imaginative and creative ways. Authors like H.G. Wells, Jules Verne, and Mary Shelley have all used science as a jumping-off point for their stories. These works not only entertain but also provoke thought and inspire curiosity about the natural world.

Additionally, science has influenced literature in other ways as well. Advances in neuroscience, psychology, and biology have led to a better understanding of how the human mind and body work, which has in turn informed the way that writers depict their characters and their experiences. For example, Virginia Woolf's novel "Mrs. Dalloway" explores the inner workings of the human mind, drawing on the emerging field of psychology to create a vivid and compelling portrait of a woman's consciousness.

In conclusion, while science and literature may seem like disparate fields, they are in fact deeply intertwined. Both seek to understand and make sense of the world, and both have the power to inspire curiosity and spark the imagination. By exploring the intersection of science and literature, we can gain a richer and more nuanced understanding of the human experience.