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about to

ADJECTIVE
not quite
Synonyms
WEAK
almost at the point of fixing to intending on the verge of ready set willing to
PREPOSITION
not quite
Synonyms
WEAK
almost at the point of fixing to intending on the verge of ready set willing to

Example Sentences

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When she couldn't control what she was eating, Kildunne would exercise to compensate, nipping out for runs to 'earn' the meal friends were about to serve her.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

However, on this evidence, there is little to suggest Newcastle are about to finally go on a run and qualify for Europe.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The course is about to get a whole lot worse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

“We’re about to create general super intelligence and that threatens humanity as a whole,” Yampolskiy said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Karli was about to say something, but Mutti frowned at him quickly and put a finger to her lips.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo