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surrounded

/səˈɹaʊndɪd/
Meanings
  • verb

    Encircle or enclose on all sides; surround.

  • verb

    Be enclosed or surrounded by; be encircled or enclosed on all sides.

Pronunciation
  1. /səˈɹaʊndɪd/



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Synonyms

bebay , beleaguer , beset
Rhymes
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sounded , hounded , pounded , renowned , etc.
Variants
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surround , surrounded , surrounding , surrounds
Forms
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surround, surrounds, surrounded, surrounding

Etymology
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From Old French surrounder, from sur- 'over' + rouder 'encircle'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'surround sound' was first used in the late 1940s by engineer Alan D. Lourie.

  2. The word 'surround' is derived from the Old French word 'rouder', which means 'to encircle'.

Related Concepts
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  1. encircle: To form a circle around; enclose completely.

  2. fortify: To make (a place or person) stronger and more durable, typically by adding defensive structures.

Culture
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In literature, 'surrounded' is often used to describe the strategic positioning of troops or fortifications. In art, the concept of being 'surrounded' can be symbolic of protection or isolation. In music, the term 'surround sound' refers to a three-dimensional sound experience.

How to Memorize "surrounded"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a circle drawn around an object or a group of people. Visualize yourself standing inside the circle, observing the scene.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'surrounded' with the image of a fortress or a protective shield.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence using the word 'surrounded': 'The soldiers were surrounded by the enemy, but they managed to hold their ground.'

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