surrounding

UK
/səˈraʊndɪŋ/
US
/səˈraʊndɪŋ/
surroundingnoun
surroundings
pl
UK
/səˈraʊndɪŋ/
US
/səˈraʊndɪŋ/
Translations
The surrounding can greatly affect a person's mood.
Среда может сильно повлиять на настроение человека.
The surrounding of the castle was beautiful.
Окружение замка было красивым.
Definitions
The environment or conditions in which a person, animal, or thing lives or operates (almost always used in the plural form "surroundings").
Tourists are attracted by the park and its peaceful natural surroundings.
The act or process of enclosing, encircling, or laying siege to something.
The surrounding of the fortress continued throughout the winter.
surroundingadjective
UK
/səˈraʊndɪŋ/
US
/səˈraʊndɪŋ/
Translations
The surrounding area is full of beautiful landscapes.
Окружающая местность полна красивых пейзажей.
Definitions
Enclosing or encircling on all sides.
The surrounding trees provided a natural barrier against the wind.
Relating to the area or environment around something.
The surrounding neighborhood is known for its vibrant community events.
surroundverb

surrounding

Gerund

surrounded
Past Simple
surrounded
Past Participle
surrounding
Gerund
UK
/səˈraʊnd/
US
/səˈraʊnd/
Translations
The police decided to surround the building.
Полиция решила окружать здание.
The fans began to surround the celebrity as she left the venue.
Фанаты начали обступать знаменитость, когда она покидала место проведения.
Definitions
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.
surroundnoun
Definitions
A border or an area that encircles something.
The fireplace had a beautiful marble surround.
The environment or setting that encircles something—most often used in the plural form surrounds.
The hotel is nestled amid tranquil forest surrounds.
surroundadjective
Definitions
Used before a noun to denote equipment or systems that create an immersive, all-around effect, especially of sound.
They installed surround speakers in the living room.