Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

about

[uh-bout] / əˈbaʊt /
ADVERB
in an opposite direction
Synonyms


ADVERB
lying anywhere without order, arrangement
Synonyms


PREPOSITION
near or close to in position
Synonyms
Antonyms


PREPOSITION
on every side, in every direction
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Taken together, they capture something uniquely New York about this Finals run.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Edwards said he was "amazed" by the reaction, adding: "I guess a big part of British culture is to complain about the post or trains being late, so it rings true for so many."

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Not only have the odds of a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike been boosted, but questions have emerged about whether the U.S. central bank is already behind the curve.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 7, 2026

For one thing, there is basic skepticism about all the hype: Boards and investors keep pushing for clearer evidence that AI investment is paying off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Meantime, Dr. Harlow has another letter from Dr. Bigelow at Harvard, who thanks him for collecting the eyewitness statements about the accident.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "about" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com