Synonyms for

Surrounds

Verb / sɜ:ˈaʊndz / Another word for surrounds — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Surrounds means to be all around something or someone.

Synonyms & similar words

ring hemin smother circumvent wall skirt beleaguer palisade surround border environ environment surroundings environs fencein fence besiege encircles encompasses circumscribes envelops engulfs girdles besets edges enwraps covers enfolds surroundings ambiences environments milieus settings vicinity

Synonyms by register

Formal

encompasses encircles invests envelops

Informal

backs frames walls in closes in on

Literary

embraces compasses girdles

Antonyms

departs leaves abandons evacuates withdraws escapes

Common collocations

  • surrounds the house
  • surrounds the city
  • surrounds the area
  • surrounds the enemy
  • surrounds the property
  • surrounds the village
  • surrounds the park

Word family

noun surrounding
verb surround
adjective surrounding

Usage note

As a verb, 'surrounds' typically implies enclosing something completely. The noun form 'surroundings' refers to the environment or conditions in which something exists.

Example sentences

  1. The tree is surrounded by flowers.
  2. The castle is surrounded by a moat.
  3. The city is surrounded by mountains.
  4. The island is surrounded by the ocean.
  5. The playground is surrounded by a fence.

Quotes

  • "You can't always wait for the perfect moment. Sometimes, you have to dare to do it because life is too short to regret and wonder what could have been." - Unknown
  • "A smile is happiness you'll find right under your nose." - Tom Wilson
  • "Believe you can and you're halfway there." - Theodore Roosevelt

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