about

about is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ə'baʊ̯t/
• SAMPA: /@"baUt/
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Preposition

Preposition about

1. Around, near.

   He walked about the place, looking everywhere.

2. (numbers) Close to; approximately; near; like.

   He was about thirteen years old.

3. Having to do with, concerning, regarding.

   I will talk about dogs.

Synonyms

• (around) around, near, close to, in the area of
• (numbers) approximately, close to
• (having to do with) on, concerning, regarding, related to

Related words

• about to
• roundabout