Around
Exemple : They walk around the park together
Definition
"Around" is a versatile preposition and adverb indicating movement or position on all sides of something or in the vicinity. For example, in the phrase "They walk around the park together," it shows movement along the perimeter or near the area of the park.
Étymologie
The word "around" comes from Middle English, combining the prefix 'a-' (meaning 'on' or 'in') with 'round,' which is derived from Old English 'rund,' meaning 'circle' or 'circuit.' Did you know that "around" essentially means 'on the round' or 'in a circular manner,' reflecting the idea of surrounding or encircling?
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"Around" figure dans la liste Vocaplus "Anglais - Général - (A1) - partie 2", qui contient 103 mots fréquemment utilisés.
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