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Hanuman_2000 Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

Round

Hello!


1.She wrapped a woollen shawl round the shoulder.

2.She wrapped a woollen shawl around the shoulder.

Which one is correct?


is "around" =round?

Can I use round in pleace of around? But when?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

" According to my dictionary "around" suggests complete encirclement, whereas "round" indicates 'more or less' partial encirclement. Personally, I don't ever use "round" as a preposition. S.

— CalifJim

  • " According to my dictionary "around" suggests complete encirclement, whereas "round" indicates 'more or less' partial encirclement.
  • Personally, I don't ever use "round" as a preposition.
  • S.
  • CJ
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"She wrapped a woolen shawl round her shoulder."
"She wrapped a woolen scarf around her neck."

According to my dictionary "around" suggests complete encirclement, whereas "round" indicates 'more or less' partial encirclement.

Personally, I don't ever use "round" as a preposition. I think it has pretty much fallen into disuse in the U.S.

CJ
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