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Sarunnio Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary
Please help me with the meaning of this word.
Why would I want to be with a man who will end up taking my money and slapping me around?
What does the word "around" mean in the above sentence?
"slapping me" sounds understandable to me. but with the word "around" added.
does it give different meaning?
What does the word "around" mean in the above sentence?
"slapping me" sounds understandable to me. but with the word "around" added.
does it give different meaning?
Top answer
'Around' adds duration, repeated occurrence and intensity to the verb.
- 'Around' adds duration, repeated occurrence and intensity to the verb.
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'Around' adds duration, repeated occurrence and intensity to the verb.
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From m-w.com
around
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2 a : on all or various sides : in every or any direction <papers lying around> <nothing for miles around> b : in close from all sides so as to surround <people crowded around> c : in or near one's present place or situation <wait around awhile>
3 a : here and there : from one place to another <travels around on
around
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2 a : on all or various sides : in every or any direction <papers lying around> <nothing for miles around> b : in close from all sides so as to surround <people crowded around> c : in or near one's present place or situation <wait around awhile>
3 a : here and there : from one place to another <travels around on
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