Around

A·round

Around

adv.
  1. In a circle; circularly; on every side; round.
  2. In a circuit; here and there within the surrounding space; all about; as, to travel around from town to town.
  3. Near; in the neighborhood; as, this man was standing around when the fight took place. [Colloq. U. S.]

Around

prep.
  1. On all sides of; encircling; encompassing; so as to make the circuit of; about.
    A lambent flame arose, which gently spread Around his brows.
  2. From one part to another of; at random through; about; on another side of; as, to travel around the country; a house standing around the corner. [Colloq. U. S.]