Hyphenation of around
How to hyphenate around
Because it is a word with a single syllable, around is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions of around
- adjective (with the verb "to be") Present in the vicinity.
Example: Is Clare around today?
- adjective (with the verb "to be") Alive; existing.
Example: "How is old Bob? I heard that his health is failing." "Oh, he's still around. He's feeling better now."
- adverb So as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof.
Example: High above, vultures circled around.
- adverb So as to surround or be near.
Example: Everybody please gather around.
- adverb Nearly; approximately; about.
Example: An adult elephant weighs around five tons.
- adverb From place to place.
Example: Look around and see what you find.
- adverb From one state or condition to an opposite or very different one; with a metaphorical change in direction; bringing about awareness or agreement.
Example: He used to stay up late but his new girlfriend changed that around.
- adverb (with turn, spin etc.) So as to partially or completely rotate; so as to face in the opposite direction.
Example: She spun around a few times.
- adverb Used with verbs to indicate repeated or continuous action, or in numerous locations or with numerous people.
Example: I asked around, and no-one really liked it.
- adverb Used with certain verbs to suggest unproductive activity.
- preposition Defining a circle or closed curve containing a thing.
Example: I planted a row of lilies around the statue.
- preposition (of abstract things) Centred upon; surrounding.
Example: There has been a lot of controversy around the handling of personal information.
- preposition Following the perimeter of a specified area and returning to the starting point.
Example: She went around the track fifty times.
- preposition Following a path which curves near an object, with the object on the inside of the curve.
Example: The road took a brief detour around the large rock formation, then went straight on.
- preposition Near; in the vicinity of.
Example: I don't want you around me.
- preposition At or to various places within.
Example: She went around the office and got everyone to sign the card.
Words nearby around
- aromatophore
- aromatous
- aronia
- aroon
- aroph
- aroras
- arosaguntacook
- arose
- (around)
- around-the-clock
- arousable
- arousal
- arousals
- arouse
- aroused
- arousement
- arouser
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What is hyphenation
Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.
In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.