around vs between

around

prep
  • At or to various places within. 

  • Forming a circle or closed curve containing (something). 

  • Centred upon; surrounding. 

  • Following the perimeter of a specified area and returning to the starting point. 

  • Near; in the vicinity of. 

  • Following a path which curves near an object, with the object on the inside of the curve. 

adv
  • Used with verbs to indicate repeated or continuous action, or in numerous locations or with numerous people. 

  • So as to partially or completely rotate; so as to face in the opposite direction. 

  • From place to place. 

  • From one state or condition to an opposite or very different one; with a metaphorical change in direction; bringing about awareness or agreement. 

  • Nearly; approximately; about. 

  • So as to surround or be near. 

  • So as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof. 

  • Used with certain verbs to suggest unproductive activity. 

adj
  • Present in the vicinity. 

  • Alive; existing. 

between

prep
  • In transit from (one to the other, or connecting places). 

  • Combined (by effort or ownership). 

  • In the position or interval that separates (two things), or intermediate in quantity or degree. (See Usage notes below.) 

  • Taking together the combined effect of. 

  • Shared in confidence. 

  • One of (representing a choice). 

  • Done together or reciprocally. 

noun
  • A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics. 

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