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My house is surrounded by the trees. vs My house is surrounded by trees.

Both phrases are correct, but the first one is more commonly used in English. The inclusion of the article 'the' before 'trees' is more natural and idiomatic in this context.

Last updated: March 08, 2024 • 4361 views

My house is surrounded by the trees.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the house is encircled by specific trees.

Examples:

  • My house is surrounded by the trees that I planted last year.
  • The beauty of my house is enhanced by the trees surrounding it.
  • I love the view from my house, with the trees surrounding it.
  • The tranquility of my house is due to the trees surrounding it.
  • The privacy of my house is maintained by the trees surrounding it.

Alternatives:

  • My house is surrounded by trees.
  • The trees surround my house.
  • My house is encircled by trees.
  • Trees surround my house.
  • My house is enveloped by trees.

My house is surrounded by trees.

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is also correct and conveys the same meaning, but it lacks the specificity of referring to particular trees.

Examples:

  • My house is surrounded by trees that provide shade in the summer.
  • The beauty of my house is enhanced by trees surrounding it.
  • I love the view from my house, with trees surrounding it.
  • The tranquility of my house is due to trees surrounding it.
  • The privacy of my house is maintained by trees surrounding it.
  • Dec 2, 2014 ... My house is surrounded by trees, and those trees are full of birds. Every time a bird eats a nut or insect or worm, it is declaring, “Someone is ...
  • Oct 1, 2014 ... i will never be able to get Sky reception (my house is surrounded by trees) and freeview is not in my area, what can I do? i will never be able to ...
  • Nov 11, 2005 ... I adjusted the dish and I got a signal strength of 98 and my house is surrounded by trees. If you can't get the installer to do it or they give you a ...
  • Oct 23, 2014 ... Fall means leaves falling. My house is surrounded by trees. Maple, Mulberry, Cherry, Catalpa and they all drop a ton of leaves. My township ...

Alternatives:

  • My house is surrounded by the trees.
  • The trees surround my house.
  • My house is encircled by trees.
  • Trees surround my house.
  • My house is enveloped by trees.

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