meaning of about
1. Around; all round; on every side of.
2. In the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place; by or on (ones person).
3. Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout.
4. Near; not far from; -- determining approximately time, size, quantity.
5. In concern with; engaged in; intent on.
6. On the point or verge of; going; in act of.
7. Concerning; with regard to; on account of; touching.
8. On all sides; around.
9. In circuit; circularly; by a circuitous way; around the outside; as, a mile about, and a third of a mile across.
10. Here and there; around; in one place and another.
11. Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence, in quality, manner, degree, etc. ; as, about as cold; about as high; -- also of quantity, number, time.
12. To a reserved position; half round; in the opposite direction; on the opposite tack; as, to face about; to turn ones self about.
13. on the move; "up and about"; "the whole town was astir over the
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Related Words
about | about turn | about-face | about-sledge |
