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adverb 
  1. In a circular formation.
The jackals began to gather .
  1. Along the edges; on every side, in all directions.
There isn't another house here for miles .
  1. In random places; aimlessly, with no real direction.
There are too many kids in the town centre, just hanging for hours.
  1. With circular motion; coming back to a particular place.
Well, my luck's really turned !
  1. (colloquial) Nearby, in the area.
I'll see you , mate.
Translations: 
  • Italian: attorno
    (trans-mid)
  • Spanish: alrededor
    (trans-bottom)
Etymology: Probably from a (preposition) + round.


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