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The word surrounding is the present participle of the verb to surround; the present participle is also an adjective and a verbal noun (gerund). For example:

Verb: The trees surrounding the property gave it some privacy.

Adjective: The surrounding players formed an effective defense.

Noun: The surrounding was relaxing for a pleasant getaway.

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