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about

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

Example Sentences

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More litigation partners are currently in discussions about leaving, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Karp for years bragged about recruiting the star dealmaker, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

According to the International Energy Agency, AI systems and data centers used about 415 terawatt hours of power in 2024.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Officers said Liam Green, 45, died at the scene after he was struck by a white VW Tourareg on Rose Tree Avenue, Cudworth, at about 17:00 BST on Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

I’m about to spout off until an echo of Gramma Liz’s raspy voice reminds me to take it easy on my cousin.

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

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