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Meaning of surrounded
The primary meaning of the word "surrounded" is to be encircled or enclosed by something, such as an object, a group of people, or an environment.
Etymology of surrounded
The word "surrounded" comes from the Old French word "suronder", which is derived from "sur" meaning "over" or "above" and "onder" meaning "to surround"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe being encircled or enclosed by something
Synonyms
enclosed
enveloped
encircled
surrounded
besieged
encased
confined
hedged
walled
fenced
bounded
limited
restricted
ringed
girded
compassed
encompassed
circled
enclosed
hemmed
shut
confined
locked
barred
walled
fenced
bounded
restricted
curtailed
pent
coop
mewed
immured
enclosed
enclaved
pocketed
isolated
sequestered
quarantined
screened
sheltered
protected
defended
guarded
secured
safe
shielded
bulwarked
fortified
barricaded
blockaded
invested
outflanked
outmaneuvered
Definitions
- To be encircled or enclosed by something
- To be on all sides of something, so as to enclose or envelop it
- To encircle or envelop something, so as to surround it
Usage Examples
- The castle was surrounded by a moat and high walls to protect it from invaders
- The city was surrounded by mountains, making it difficult to access
- The police surrounded the building, trapping the suspects inside
- The crowd surrounded the stage, cheering and clapping for the performers
Antonyms
isolated
alone
solitary
separate
detached
disconnected
unenclosed
open
exposed
vulnerable
undefended
unguarded
unprotected
accessible
approachable
reachable
unconfined
unrestricted
unbounded
unlimited
freed
released
liberated
unbarred
unblocked
uninvested