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about

[uh-bout] / əˈbaʊt /
ADVERB
in an opposite direction
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ADVERB
lying anywhere without order, arrangement
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PREPOSITION
near or close to in position
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PREPOSITION
on every side, in every direction
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Example Sentences

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“Every day,” he said, “I learn something new about California that I didn’t know yesterday.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

“Given the evolving market dynamics of college sports,” she wrote, “legitimate questions have been raised about whether it is time to rethink the tax-exempt regime under which college sports currently operates.”

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The couple began by trying different harnesses and getting Roo used to it in the house before introducing a travel backpack Roo could use if she needed a safe space while out and about.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“I have my opinions about it, but the opinions have to be based in science.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

“How about we play our first show first?”

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