sur
round
Third Person
surrounds
Present Participle
surrounding
Past Tense
surrounded
Past Participle
surrounded
1
to be around something on all sides
transitive
- The city is surrounded by beautiful countryside.
- The island is surrounded by crystal-clear waters and white sand.
- The park is surrounded by tall buildings, creating a peaceful oasis.
- The mountains surround the village, creating a scenic view.
- Trees surrounded the campsite, offering shade and privacy.
2
to circle around someone or something, putting pressure on them to give up
transitive
- The police surrounded the building to capture the suspect inside.
- The army strategically surrounded the enemy stronghold to induce surrender.
- Protesters surrounded the government office, demanding change.
- The opposing team worked to surround the soccer player with the ball, limiting their options.
- The blockade was intended to surround the enemy forces and cut off their supplies.
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3
to completely cover or enclose something from every direction
transitive
- The warm blankets surrounded her, providing comfort on a cold night.
- The darkness surrounded them as the power went out.
- The fog surrounded the streets, reducing visibility to almost nothing.
- The flowers surrounded the fountain, creating a vibrant display.
- Snow surrounded the cabin, leaving it isolated from the rest of the town.
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