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about

[uh-bout] / əˈbaʊt /
ADVERB
in an opposite direction
Synonyms
STRONGEST
around
WEAK
back backward in reverse round
ADVERB
lying anywhere without order, arrangement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
around
WEAK
any which way anyhow here and there
PREPOSITION
near an amount, quantity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
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
WEAK
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
STRONGEST
nearby
WEAK
adjacent beside
Antonyms
WEAK
afar away distant far remote
PREPOSITION
on every side, in every direction
Synonyms
STRONGEST
around through
WEAK
encircling round surrounding throughout
Antonyms
WEAK
afar away distant far remote

Example Sentences

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If the Strait of Hormuz reopens and trade routes are secured, the IEA estimates it would take about two months to restore steady exports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

"I'm happy here," he said, but left the door slightly open to the Catalans, when he also said about his future: "I don't know. You never know."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The near-closure of Hormuz—a vital route carrying about one-fifth of global oil flows—forced major producers in the region to cut output and divert shipments, severely disrupting exports and pushing futures prices near $120 a barrel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Jane said when she shared her concerns that she was "frightened" of Al Fayed, she was told the "rumours were not true" and she had nothing to worry about.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

I yank him into a hug without thinking about it.

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