thereabout

[thair-uh-bout, thair-uh-bout] / ˈðɛər əˌbaʊt, ˌðɛər əˈbaʊt /

ADVERB

about there

Synonyms

WEAK

almost approximately around close at hand in the neighborhood in the vicinity just about near nearby nearly roughly

Example Sentences

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"I cast my vote at about 9 a.m. or thereabout and we've been waiting for the outcome of the votes from the centre," said one of the players, Anyachukwu Beneiah, who works as a doctor.

From Reuters • Feb. 28, 2023

I know there is much science and lore and religion around true barbecue, and I dare not make any pronouncements thereabout.

From Washington Post • Jun. 26, 2020

One hundred and fifty vacancies, or somewhere thereabout.

From Slate • Oct. 21, 2017

They arrived at 03:00 or thereabout and by day-break they were being attended to by Nigerian Red Cross officers in front of press and TV cameras!

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2013

Yeah, I miss basketball A LOT, and I do have some feelers out thereabout coaching.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander