surroundings
word
/sɝˈaʊndɪŋz/
/səɹˈaʊndɪŋz/
Definition
The area, conditions, or objects that are all around a person, place, or thing. It can refer to the physical space or the general environment someone is in.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always used in the plural. Common collocations: 'safe surroundings', 'familiar surroundings', 'comfortable surroundings'. Often refers to both natural and built environments. Not the same as 'environment', which can also mean bigger systems like nature or society.
Spanish: entorno - alrededoresPortuguese (BR): arredores - ambientePortuguese (PT): arredores - ambienteChinese (Simplified): 环境 - 周围Chinese (Traditional): 環境 - 周圍Hindi: पर्यावरण - आस-पास का क्षेत्रArabic: المحيط - البيئة المحيطةBengali: পরিবেশ - আশেপাশেRussian: окружение - обстановкаJapanese: 周囲 - 環境Vietnamese: xung quanh - môi trường xung quanhKorean: 주변 - 환경Turkish: çevre - etrafUrdu: ماحول - اردگردIndonesian: lingkungan - sekeliling
Example Sentences
He felt uncomfortable in his new surroundings.
basic
Take a moment to enjoy your surroundings.
natural
The hotel is in beautiful surroundings.
basic
Children need safe surroundings to play in.
basic
My surroundings changed a lot after I moved to the city.
natural
You'll get used to your new surroundings soon enough.
natural