adv.
- located or situated on every side.
- so as to face in the opposite direction.
- in or to many places throughout a locality.
- here and there.
- available or present.
- approximately.
prep.
- on every side of.
- in or to many places throughout (a locality).
- so as to encircle or embrace.
▸following an approximately circular route.
Usage
On the difference in use between round and around, see usage at round.
Etymology
ME: from a-2 + round.