Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Completely enclosed or confined on all sides: The state of having something on every side, creating a boundary or circle around the subject.
   • Encircled: To be in a position where one is completely enclosed by something else.

Usage

The adjective "surrounded" describes a person, place, or thing that has other things or people all around it, forming a complete perimeter. It often implies being enclosed or hemmed in.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The ancient castle was surrounded by a deep moat.
  • Feeling surrounded by deadlines, she took a short break to clear her head.
  • The small village is surrounded by mountains.

Advanced Usage

• "to be surrounded by [something]": This is the most common construction, indicating what forms the enclosing boundary.
  • The celebrity was quickly surrounded by fans and photographers.
• "to find oneself surrounded": Used to describe suddenly realizing one is in an encircled position.
  • When the fog lifted, the hikers found themselves surrounded by sheer cliffs.

Variants and Related Words

• Surround (verb): To enclose on all sides; to be all around something.
  • Tall trees surround the property.
• Surrounding (adjective): Located or existing all around a particular place or thing.
  • We explored the surrounding countryside.
• Surroundings (plural noun): The things and conditions around a person or thing; environment.
  • She works best in quiet surroundings.

Synonyms

• Encircled: Enclosed by a circle.
• Enclosed: Closed in or fenced off.
• Hemmed in: Confined within a tight boundary.

Antonyms

• Exposed: Open to view; not sheltered or protected.
• Isolated: Far away from other places, buildings, or people; remote.

Adjective

1. confined on all sides
   • a camp surrounded by enemies
   • the encircled pioneers