Close
Close adjective - At or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other.
Usage example: close to noon
Surrounding and close are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Surrounding" instead an adjective "Close".
Surrounding
Surrounding adjective - Closely encircling.
Usage example: the surrounding countryside
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Synonyms for Surrounding
Close and surrounding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Close" instead an adjective "Surrounding".
Nearby Words: surround, surrounded
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Close to the edge of London, there's a certain roundabout with a series of large shops surrounding it.
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G.I. Joe: Renegades: Destro is a subtler example, as only the parts surrounding his eyes move and even then it's so little that it's only ever shown in close-ups.
Source: Expressive Mask -
His V-Trigger has him surrounding himself in a cloud of poisonous gas that will continuously damage opponents as long as they stand close to him.
Source: Poisonous Person
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