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Definition for about

adverb as in in an opposite direction

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back, backward, in reverse, round

adverb as in lying anywhere without order, arrangement

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any which way, anyhow, here and there

preposition as in near an amount, quantity

Strongest matches

almost, nearly, roughly

Strong match

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in general, in the ball park, in the neighborhood, practically, pretty nearly

preposition as in concerning, relating to

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apropos, as concerns, as respects, dealing with, in connection with, in relation to, in respect to, referring to, regarding, relative to, touching, touching on

preposition as in near or close to in position

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adjacent, beside

preposition as in on every side, in every direction

Strongest matches

around, through

Weak matches

encircling, round, surrounding, throughout

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told President Joe Biden much the same thing, while shrugging off concerns about Israel’s merciless killing of civilians in Gaza.

From Salon

The explosion of noise and fists shaken in celebration showed why we care about this sport week in, week out.

From BBC

He comes across like he’s murdering you with a hammer, while she will drive you into an early grave with whispery chit-chat about nothing.

From Salon

As well as Porter's withdrawal, Cabaret's producers have announced that the show will close on 21 September, about a month earlier than planned.

From BBC

From this person it was a compliment; from others in the Labour movement who are anxious about losing votes to the Greens and others on the left, it would not be.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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