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about

[uh-bout] / əˈbaʊt /
ADVERB
in an opposite direction
Synonyms
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around
WEAK
back backward in reverse round
ADVERB
lying anywhere without order, arrangement
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around
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any which way anyhow here and there
PREPOSITION
near an amount, quantity
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almost nearly roughly
STRONG
approximately
WEAK
in general in the ball park in the neighborhood practically pretty nearly
Antonyms
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afar away distant far remote
PREPOSITION
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
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afar away distant far remote
PREPOSITION
near or close to in position
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nearby
WEAK
adjacent beside
Antonyms
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afar away distant far remote
PREPOSITION
on every side, in every direction
Synonyms
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around through
WEAK
encircling round surrounding throughout
Antonyms
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afar away distant far remote

Example Sentences

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On Wednesday, the parties met from about 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Was she telling the truth about not knowing Epstein and Maxwell?

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

The Times asked the L.A. city clerk’s office last week about Pratt’s residency and eligibility.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Instead, Melania is back on our screens already, and, what’s more, she has a lot to say about Jeffrey Epstein and how much she doesn’t know him.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

“How about we play our first show first?”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith