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surround vs inclose

inclose vs surround

surround is a noun but inclose is not a noun.

surround and inclose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
surround Yes No Yes No
inclose No No Yes No
As verbs, inclose is a hyponym of surround; that is, inclose is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than surround:
  • surround: extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
  • inclose: surround completely
Other hyponyms of surround include fringe, gird, girdle, cloister, close in, enclose, shut in, hem in, cloister.
surround (noun) inclose (noun)
the area in which something exists or lives
surround (verb) inclose (verb)
surround so as to force to give up place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing
surround with a wall in order to fortify surround completely
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
envelop completely
Difference between surround and inclose

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