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[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

WEAK

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

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About nine million pensioners also got the Winter Fuel Payment in 2025/2026, worth £200 or £300, after a government U-turn over eligibility.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Appeared in the May 27, 2026, print edition as 'What to Know About the New Green Card Policy'.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

About 29% carried two pathogens simultaneously, while 11% had three infections and 3% carried four different pathogens.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

About 16,000 of roughly 50,000 evacuees are still waiting for the all clear.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

About halfway through town, Grandpa made a right turn off the main street.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

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