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adverb
A1
US /əˈbaʊ̯t/
On all sides, or in every or any direction from a point; around.
Here and there; around; in one place and another; up and down.
From one place or position to another in succession; indicating repeated movement or activity.
Indicating unproductive or unstructured activity.
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost.
Near; in the vicinity.
To a reversed order, direction, or condition; half round; in (or to, or from) the opposite direction.
To a reversed order, direction, or condition; half round; in (or to, or from) the opposite direction.
To the opposite tack: see go about.
about
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around.
+7 meanings
about
Moving around or in motion; astir.
+2 meanings
about
To change the course of (a ship) to the other tack; to bring (a ship) about.
+1 meaning