ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Nearabout

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Nearabout is an adverb meaning (now chiefly Southern US, Midland US) Near, nearly, almost.

Meaning

(now chiefly Southern US, Midland US) Near, nearly, almost.

Example Sentences

nearabout the library
nearabout ten o'clock
I nearabout fell out my chair.

Synonyms for nearabout

Depending on context, synonyms include nearabouts.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include near, nearbout, nighabouts, around, about, nearhand.

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