They sat around him in a circle.

Meaning: This means that the young people were seated in a round shape with the grandfather in the middle.

Choice of Words: The word sat means to rest in a seated position. Around means in a circle or on all sides. Circle means a round shape.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Friends sat in the circle and talked.
• Planets circle Sun in order.
• Satellites circle Earth, aiding communication and navigation.
• Friends shared stories in circle.
• Seagulls circle hungrily overhead.
• Carousel horses galloped in a circle.
• The carousel's vibrant horses galloped in a circle.
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• Eagle circle high above mountain.
• Seagulls fly sky circle.