Around Synonyms
70 around synonyms include on every side, on all sides, in all directions, throughout, all over, and in the opposite direction. Around is a preposition, and its antonyms are away and directly. Here are some additional synonyms for "around" with example sentences.
Another word for Around
70 other ways to say around.
1. on every side
- throughout
- on every side
- on all sides
- in all directions
- here and there
- everywhere
- all over the place
- all over
- about
2. in the opposite direction
- to the rear
- to face the other way
- in the reverse direction
- in the opposite direction
- backwards
- around
3. nearby
- within (easy) reach
- on the doorstep
- nearby
- near
- in the vicinity
- in the neighbourhood
- hard by
- handy
- convenient
- close by
- close at hand
- close
- at hand
- at close range
- accessible
- about
- (just) round the corner
4. approximately
- there or thereabouts
- something like
- round about
- roughly
- plus or minus a few
- plus-minus
- or thereabouts
- or so
- of the order of
- not far off
- nearly
- more or less
- in the region of
- in the neighbourhood of
- in the ballpark of
- in the area of
- give or take a few
- getting on for
- close to
- circa
- as near as dammit
- approximately
- approaching
- about
5. on every side of
- surrounding
- on every side of
- on all sides of
- framing
- encompassing
- encircling
- circling
- about
6. all over
- to all parts of
- in all parts of
- here and there in
- everywhere in
- all over
- about
Use around in a Sentence
A curious fox sniffed around the campsite.
Children often mimic adults around them.
Despite his reprobate past, he eventually turned his life around and found redemption.
Everyone gathered around the fire.
Fat accumulated around his waist.
Has anybody seen my keys around here?
Indigenous cultures around the world have preserved their languages and customs for centuries.
Let’s gather around the table.
Messages of solidarity poured in from around the world.
She is shy around new people.
They walked around the park after dinner.
Volunteers from around the world unite every year to help with disaster relief efforts.
We sat around the campfire, telling stories.