Associations to the word «Surrounding»

Wiktionary

SURROUNDING, verb. Present participle of surround
SURROUNDING, noun. Outlaying area; area in proximity to something
SURROUNDING, noun. Environment
SURROUNDING, adjective. Which surrounds something

Dictionary definition

SURROUNDING, adjective. Closely encircling; "encompassing mountain ranges"; "the surrounding countryside".

Wise words

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