around adverb [Pref. a- + round.]

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.]

☞ See Round, the shorter form, adverb or preposition, which, in some of the meanings, is more commonly used.

A-round′, preposition

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.