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surrounded

UK
/səˈraʊndɪd/
US
/səˈraʊndɪd/

Translations

surroundedadjective
more surrounded
Comp.
most surrounded
Super.
UK
/səˈraʊndɪd/
US
/səˈraʊndɪd/
entouréSens général : placé au milieu d’autres personnes ou choses, ou cerné par un groupe.
She felt surrounded by friends at her birthday party.
Elle se sentait entourée d’amis à sa fête d’anniversaire.
Additional translations
encercléSens concret : fermé ou bloqué de tous côtés par un obstacle ou une barrière.
Synonyms
enclosed
encircled
hemmed in
shrouded
enveloped
surroundverb

surrounded

Past Simple

surrounded
Past Simple
surrounded
Past Participle
surrounding
Gerund
UK
/səˈraʊnd/
US
/səˈraʊnd/
The police surrounded the building to prevent the suspect from escaping.
La police a entouré le bâtiment pour empêcher le suspect de s'échapper.
Additional translations
encerclerSurtout pour un encerclement physique ou militaire.
Synonyms
encircle
envelop
shroud
wrap
border
ring
encompass
enclose

Definitions

surroundedadjective
Enclosed on all sides by something.
The house was surrounded by a tall wooden fence.
Being in the middle of something or encircled by a group.
She felt surrounded by friends at her birthday party.
surroundverb
To enclose on all sides; to encircle.
The police surrounded the building to prevent the suspect from escaping.
To be all around (someone or something).
Mystery and intrigue surround the ancient ruins.
To move or extend around (something).
The path surrounds the lake, offering a scenic walk.
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