surrounding

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
  2. verb envelop completely
  3. verb surround so as to force to give up

Synonyms

surround, environ, ring, skirt, border

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