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a·bout
 about
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- pronunciation:
baUt
- parts of speech:
- preposition, adverb, adjective
- phrases:
- about to
| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition 1: |
concerning.
The library has some nice books about trains.
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| definition 2: |
near; in the area of.
They are about the office somewhere. |
| definition 3: |
on each side of; around.
All about me was ocean, as far as the eye could see. |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
more or less; nearly.
It costs about ten dollars.- similar words:
- approximately, in the neighborhood of
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| definition 2: |
on all sides; here and there.
Look about for the lost sock. |
| definition 3: |
in the same area; nearby.
They are somewhere about.- similar words:
- near
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| definition 4: |
to the opposite direction.
Turn the car about. |
| related words: |
round |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
moving around.
He was out and about early. |
| phrase: |
about to |
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