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about

//əˈbaʊt// (ipa)

preposition

Definitions

  • On the subject of; concerning.

Examples

  • "She wrote a book about her travels in Asia."
  • "What are you thinking about?"
  • "There is something strange about him."
  • "He was very vague about his plans for the future."

preposition

Definitions

  • Used to indicate that a number, time, or quantity is approximate.

Examples

  • "The meeting will start at about 10 AM."
  • "It costs about fifty dollars."

adverb

Definitions

  • Almost; nearly.

Examples

  • "I'm just about ready to go."
  • "We've heard about enough of your excuses."

preposition

Definitions

  • On the point of (doing something); going to (do something) very soon.

Examples

  • "I was about to call you when you walked in."
  • "The company is about to launch a new product."

preposition

Definitions

  • Positioned around (a place); surrounding.

Examples

  • "He had a scarf wrapped about his neck."
  • "There was an air of mystery about the old house."

adverb

Definitions

  • Here and there; in no particular direction.

Examples

  • "The children were running about in the garden."
  • "He spent the afternoon wandering about aimlessly."
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