From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Around \A*round"\, prep.
1. On all sides of; encircling; encompassing; so as to make
the circuit of; about.
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A lambent flame arose, which gently spread
Around his brows. --Dryden.
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2. From one part to another of; at random through; about; on
another side of; as, to travel around the country; a house
standing around the corner. [Colloq. U. S.]
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Around \A*round"\, adv. [Pref. a- + round.]
1. In a circle; circularly; on every side; round.
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2. In a circuit; here and there within the surrounding space;
all about; as, to travel around from town to town.
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3. Near; in the neighborhood; as, this man was standing
around when the fight took place. [Colloq. U. S.]
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Note: See Round, the shorter form, adv. & prep., which, in
some of the meanings, is more commonly used.
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