Particle guide
Phrasal verbs with around
The particle around starts from one core idea — circular or surrounding motion. Sink In groups its verbs by the recurring ways that idea plays out, so verbs that look unrelated line up into patterns.
58 phrasal verbs · 9 meaning groups
The meaning map of around
Circle
Something turns around a centre to face a new direction.
No Clear Way
Wandering without direction. The path loops back without ever arriving.
Avoiding
The path bends around an obstacle. Going around something means not going through it.
Sharing
Something moves from person to person. Soon many people have it or know it.
Nearby
You stay near a place or person, but you do not fully join or leave.
Search
Looking or trying around means checking many points before choosing one.
Recovery
Round movement brings energy back. A person comes around when they wake up again.
Changing Minds
A mind turns around toward a new position after resistance.
Control
Pressure comes from all sides. A person is pushed around instead of choosing freely.
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