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surrounds

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Surrounds (noun) means the area or things bordering or close to something; surroundings. Example: “The hotel and its surrounds were beautifully landscaped.”

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The area or things bordering or close to something; surroundings.
"It was an informative guide to the city and surrounds."
"The hotel and its surrounds were beautifully landscaped."

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In plain EnglishThe area close to or bordering something — essentially another word for surroundings.

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What does “surrounds” mean?
The word “surrounds” means the area or things bordering or close to something; surroundings. In plain terms, the area close to or bordering something — essentially another word for surroundings.
How do you use “surrounds” in a sentence?
Here is “surrounds” used in a sentence: “The hotel and its surrounds were beautifully landscaped.”
What part of speech is “surrounds”?
“Surrounds” is a noun.
Is “surrounds” a common word?
“Surrounds” is an uncommon word in modern English.