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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
Synonyms
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around
WEAK
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
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
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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
WEAK
afar away distant far remote

Example Sentences

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By then, he was worried about his health and his dog Waku, a Belgian Malinois/Akita mix.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Before the 2026 College Football Playoff national championship, a reporter asked University of Miami quarterback Carson Beck, a transfer from Georgia, whether he had to worry about class that week.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Lucy Francom, 26, began training Bongo when she got him about four years ago because he followed her everywhere.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Once the program’s hotels, motels and other temporary lodging are factored in, about 55% were in some form of housing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Hannah returned the next week, and everyone was still joking about it.

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

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