about

/ɐbˈa‍ʊt/

/əˈbaʊt/

[adverb] [preposition] [adjective]

about

[ADVERB]

used with a number to show that it is not exact

synonyms : approximately

all around or on all sides

synonyms : around

used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction

synonyms : around

in the area or vicinity

synonyms : around

in or to a reversed position or direction

synonyms : around

in rotation or succession

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

synonyms : almost

about

on the matters that concern or relate to a specific subject

about

[ADJECTIVE]

on the move

synonyms : about(p)

astir(p)

Examples

1. Better ask teacher about.

2. I just about busted a gut.

3. My parents had a talk with me about the importance of responsibility.

4. Jane read a storybook about a curious fox and its adventures.

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