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[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
Synonyms
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almost nearly roughly
STRONG
approximately
WEAK
in general in the ball park in the neighborhood practically pretty nearly
Antonyms
WEAK
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
WEAK
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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He says he has not allowed himself to think about what another Olympic medal might mean but remains confident similar issues will not return as he chases more success in LA.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The trial was annulled in May 2025 after it emerged that one of the judges overseeing the trial was involved in a documentary about the case, potentially breaking ethics rules.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

They estimate that about 10 million barrels of oil a day have been removed from the market due to the war in Iran, compared with their January baseline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Little has been briefed about the specifics of the conversation between Lammy and Vance, but the policy differences between the two governments are clear, as is the state of the relationship between their bosses.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

She gives you an appraising look instead, like you finding this place reveals something about you.

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