About
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈbaʊ̯t/ · Part of speech preposition / adverb
Quick meaning: About is a preposition / adverb meaning concerning; with regard to; on the subject of.
Meaning
concerning; with regard to; on the subject of.
More Meanings
- Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of.
- Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost.
- On all sides, or in every or any direction from a point; around.
Example Sentences
He talked a lot about his childhood.
He owes me about three hundred dollars.
I looked about at the scenery that surrounded me.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include around, approximately, concerning.
Usage
About has several common uses. It can introduce a subject, mean approximately, or describe movement or position around something.
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