surround

Meanings

• Verb

  To enclose or surround completely; encircle.

  - "The wall surrounds the entire city."
  - "The garden is surrounded by beautiful flowers."

• Verb

  To be on all sides of; encompass.

  - "The forest surrounds the lake."
  - "The noise surrounds us."

---

Pronunciation

1. /səˈɹaʊnd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780424"

---

Synonyms

bebay , beleaguer , beset

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with surround
sound , hound , pound , ground

---

Variants

List of all variants of surround that leads to same result
surround , surrounded , surrounding , surrounds , surround sound , surround sounds , surround oneself with , surround oneself with (someone or something) , surround oneself with someone , surround oneself with something

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

surrounded, surrounding, surrounds

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'sur' meaning 'over' and 'ronde' meaning 'round'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'surround' is used approximately 1,000 times in English publications per year.

2. The term 'surround sound' is used to describe a sound system that provides a three-dimensional audio experience by placing speakers around the listener.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Environment: The natural world or context that surrounds and influences an organism or system.

2. Context: The circumstances that form the background and set the scene for an event, statement, or idea.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, the concept of 'surround' is often used metaphorically to describe the context or environment that shapes or influences a character or situation. For example, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment', Raskolnikov is surrounded by guilt and regret as he grapples with the consequences of his actions.

How to Memorize "surround"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a circle or sphere expanding around an object to understand the meaning of surround.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word surround with the idea of enclosing or encircling.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'I surround you' to remember the meaning of surround as 'enclose' or 'encircle'.

---

Memorize "surround" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize surround is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.