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surroundings
This term refers to the entire environment or the conditions and objects that encompass a person or thing. It carries a neutral to positive connotation, often used when discussing the atmosphere, aesthetics, or safety of a location. It differs from environment, which often implies a broader ecological or systemic context, whereas surroundings focus on the immediate physical vicinity.
Grammatically, this noun is used almost exclusively in the plural form. While the singular surround exists as a verb or a technical term in audio engineering, the noun referring to one's environment is a plurale tantum. It does not have a singular form in this sense; one cannot refer to a single surrounding to describe a place.
Meanings
Examples
It took a few days for the new employee to get used to her new surroundings.
The hotel is located in beautiful rural surroundings.
I need to be aware of my surroundings when walking alone at night.
The creature blended perfectly into its surroundings to avoid detection.
She felt a sudden sense of unease as she looked at her strange surroundings.
The artist tried to capture the light and color of the natural surroundings.
Everything here is so different from my usual surroundings.
The detective carefully examined the surroundings for any clues.
Collocations & Compounds
familiar surroundings
Noun collocation: a place or environment that a person knows well
urban surroundings
Noun collocation: an environment characterized by a city or town
immediate surroundings
Noun collocation: the area directly around a person or object
blend into the surroundings
Verb collocation: to become less noticeable by looking like the area around you