Around
Around adverb - Toward the opposite direction.
Usage example: she turned around and saw him
Across and around are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Across" instead the word "Around" as a preposition or an adverb.
Across
Across preposition - To the opposite side of.
Usage example: we rowed across the lake and visited the other couple for the evening
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Synonyms for Across
Around and across are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Around" instead the word "Across" as a preposition or an adverb.
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