about
/ə'baʊ̯t/about
PREPOSITIONDefinition of about
You use about to say what subject something is related to.
Example: Let's not talk about her problems.
If something moves about, it moves in many directions.
Example: He walked about the place, looking everywhere.
Having to do with, concerning, regarding.
Example: I will talk about dogs.
Nearly, approximately.
Example: They're about the same.
If something is about to happen, it will happen very soon.
Example: Please be seated. We're about to begin.
about
EXAMPLESExamples of about
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Let's not talk about her problems.
Example sentence2
He walked about the place, looking everywhere.
Example sentence3
I will talk about dogs.
Example sentence4
They're about the same.
Example sentence5
We're here just about every week.
Example sentenceabout
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