C2 adverb Neutral

around

/əˈraʊnd/

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

Ejemplos

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1

I'll be around all afternoon if you need to discuss the itinerary.

I'll be around all afternoon if you need to discuss the itinerary.

2

Rumors have been floating around regarding a potential hostile takeover of the firm.

Rumors have been floating around regarding a potential hostile takeover of the firm.

3

He’s been hanging around the skate park since he was ten years old.

He’s been hanging around the skate park since he was ten years old.

Familia de palabras

Adverbio
around
Relacionado
surroundings
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Truco para recordar

Visualize a circle: 'around' covers the area within or the movement tracing the perimeter, keeping everything 'in the loop'.

Quiz rápido

The CEO isn't _______ at the moment, but you can leave a message with his assistant.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: around

Ejemplos

1

I'll be around all afternoon if you need to discuss the itinerary.

everyday

I'll be around all afternoon if you need to discuss the itinerary.

2

Rumors have been floating around regarding a potential hostile takeover of the firm.

formal

Rumors have been floating around regarding a potential hostile takeover of the firm.

3

He’s been hanging around the skate park since he was ten years old.

informal

He’s been hanging around the skate park since he was ten years old.

4

The carbon dating suggests the artifact originated around the fourth century BCE.

academic

The carbon dating suggests the artifact originated around the fourth century BCE.

5

We need to check if the regional manager is around to authorize this expenditure.

business

We need to check if the regional manager is around to authorize this expenditure.

Familia de palabras

Adverbio
around
Relacionado
surroundings

Colocaciones comunes

all around everywhere in a particular area
stick around to stay in a place for a while
turn around to change to an opposite direction or result
pass around to give something to each person in a group
get around to move from place to place or bypass a problem

Frases Comunes

beat around the bush

to avoid talking about the main topic directly

get around to

to finally find the time to do something

around the clock

all day and all night without stopping

Se confunde a menudo con

around vs round

'Around' is more common in American English as an adverb/preposition, whereas 'round' is often preferred in British English for movement; 'round' is also the primary adjective for shape.

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Notas de uso

In C2 contexts, 'around' is frequently utilized in phrasal verbs to express abstract concepts like avoidance (get around) or presence (be around). It also serves as a precise way to indicate approximation in data reporting when 'exactly' cannot be verified.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'around' when 'about' or 'approximately' would be more formal in a strictly academic dissertation. Avoid using it redundantly with 'approximately' (e.g., avoid 'approximately around 5%').

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Truco para recordar

Visualize a circle: 'around' covers the area within or the movement tracing the perimeter, keeping everything 'in the loop'.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Middle English 'around', a combination of the prefix 'a-' (on/in) and 'round' (from Old French 'roont').

Patrones gramaticales

Used as an adverb of place to indicate proximity. Used as an adverb of degree to indicate approximation. Frequently follows verbs of motion (walk around, look around).

Quiz rápido

The CEO isn't _______ at the moment, but you can leave a message with his assistant.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: around

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circummintude

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Describing a quality or approach that is all-encompassing yet expressed indirectly or through its peripheral elements. It suggests a comprehensive state of being that surrounds a central point without addressing it explicitly.

synmultery

C1

To synchronize and manage multiple diverse streams of information or tasks into a single coherent operation. It is often used in high-level technical or organizational environments to describe the seamless integration and simultaneous execution of parallel processes.

hypertendism

C1

To subject a system, social structure, or individual to chronic and excessive stress or tension until it reaches a state of instability. It involves the active process of pushing limits to the point of structural or psychological fatigue.

prelaudhood

C1

Describing the period, state, or quality of existence before an individual or entity has received public acclaim or significant praise. It specifically refers to the formative and often obscure years prior to achieving widespread recognition.

bisonence

C1

Describing a sound, resonance, or vibration that possesses two distinct tonal qualities or frequencies occurring simultaneously. It is most frequently used in specialized acoustic analysis and advanced music theory to describe complex auditory phenomena.

homoprimious

C1

Describing something that shares the same primary origin or occupies the same initial position within a sequence across different systems or groups. It is typically used in specialized academic contexts to denote foundational elements that are uniform in their starting state.

intramodant

C1

Relating to or occurring strictly within a single mode, channel, or system of operation without crossing over into others. It is often used in technical or academic contexts to describe data processing or sensory input that is contained within one specific modality.

anpacancy

C1

A state of chronic or unresolved vacancy in a physical or digital space, typically resulting from systemic failure, legal deadlocks, or economic stagnation. Unlike a standard vacancy, it implies a prolonged period during which a functional space remains unoccupied despite its potential utility.

bijudary

C1

Bijudary refers to a collective assortment of jewelry, trinkets, or small personal ornaments, often characterized by intricate or delicate craftsmanship. It can also describe the trade of a jeweler or the specific location where such finery is sold.

comcitful

C1

To actively foster or manifest communal spirit and civic responsibility through collaborative action. It describes the process of integrating oneself into a community by fulfilling social duties and promoting harmony.

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