Surrounding

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

Definitions of surrounding

noun the things or area that are around a particular place or thing

Example Sentences

A1 I love the beautiful surrounding of my hometown.

A2 The surrounding area is perfect for hiking and picnics.

B1 The hotel offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

B2 The architecture of the buildings in the surrounding neighborhood is impressive.

C1 The environmental impact of the surrounding factories needs to be addressed.

C2 The politician's policies on the surrounding issues were well received by the public.

adjective describing or indicating the area or space around something

Example Sentences

A1 The surrounding area is very peaceful and quiet.

A2 She was nervous about exploring the surrounding forest alone.

B1 The hotel offers various activities in the surrounding region.

B2 The artist drew inspiration from the surrounding landscape for his latest painting.

C1 The team conducted a thorough analysis of the surrounding market before launching their product.

C2 The politician's policies were influenced by the needs of the surrounding community.

Examples of surrounding in a Sentence

formal The report discussed the issues surrounding the new legislation.

informal There's a lot of gossip surrounding their relationship.

slang The drama surrounding that party was insane!

figurative She felt like a bubble surrounded by sharp objects in that hostile environment.

Grammatical Forms of surrounding

past tense

surrounded

plural

surroundings

comparative

more surrounding

superlative

most surrounding

present tense

surround

future tense

will surround

perfect tense

have surrounded

continuous tense

is surrounding

singular

surrounding

positive degree

surrounding

infinitive

to surround

gerund

surrounding

participle

surrounding

Origin and Evolution of surrounding

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'surrounding' originated from the Middle English word 'surounden' which came from the Old French word 'suronder' meaning 'to overflow, abound'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'surrounding' has evolved to refer to the area or environment around something or someone, encompassing all sides.