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   Around (), adv. [Pref. a- + round.]
   1. In a circle; circularly; on every side; round.
   
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   2. In a circuit; here and there within the surrounding space; all about; as, “to travel around from town to town”.
   
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   3. Near; in the neighborhood; as, “this man was standing around when the fight took place”. [Colloq. U. S.]
   
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   ☞ See Round, the shorter form, adv. & prep., which, in some of the meanings, is more commonly used.
   
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   Around, prep.
   1. On all sides of; encircling; encompassing; so as to make the circuit of; about.
   
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   A lambent flame arose, which gently spread
   
   Around his brows. Dryden.
   
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   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.]
   
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