Associations to the word «About»
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Wiktionary
ABOUT, preposition. In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of. [First attested prior to 1150.]
ABOUT, preposition. Near; not far from; regarding approximately time, size, quantity. [First attested prior to 1150.]
ABOUT, preposition. On the point or verge of.
ABOUT, preposition. On one's person; nearby the person. [First attested around (1150 to 1350.)]
ABOUT, preposition. Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout. [First attested around (1150 to 1350.)]
ABOUT, preposition. Concerned with; engaged in; intent on. [First attested around (1150 to 1350.)]
ABOUT, preposition. Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of; to affect. [First attested around (1150 to 1350.)]
ABOUT, preposition. (figurative) In or near, as in mental faculties or (literally) in possession of; in control of; at one's command; in one's makeup. [First attested around (1350 to 1470.)]
ABOUT, preposition. In the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place. [First attested around (1350 to 1470.)]
ABOUT, adverb. Not distant; approximate.
ABOUT, adverb. On all sides; around. [First attested before 1150.]
ABOUT, adverb. Here and there; around; in one place and another; up and down. [First attested before 1150.]
ABOUT, adverb. Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence, in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [First attested before 1150.]
ABOUT, adverb. Near; in the vicinity. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
ABOUT, adverb. In succession; one after another; in the course of events. [First attested before 1150.]
ABOUT, adverb. On the move; active; astir. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
ABOUT, adverb. To a reversed order; half round; facing in the opposite direction; from a contrary point of view. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
ABOUT, adverb. (nautical) To the opposite tack. [First attested in the late 15th century.]
ABOUT, adverb. (obsolete) Preparing; planning. [Attested from around 1150 to 1350 until the late 18th century.]
ABOUT, adverb. (archaic) In circuit; circularly; by a circuitous way; around the outside; in circumference. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
ABOUT, adverb. (chiefly North America) (colloquial) Going to; on the verge of; intending to. [First attested in the early 16th century.]
ABOUT, adjective. Moving around; astir.
ABOUT, adjective. In existence; being in evidence; apparent;
ABOUT, adjective. Normally active and capable.
ABOUT BOX, noun. (computing) A window displaying information about an application, such as version number and copyright or other licence.
ABOUT FACE, noun. (military) Alternative form of about-face
ABOUT FACE, verb. (military) Alternative form of about-face
ABOUT FACES, noun. Plural of about face
ABOUT ONE'S EARS, prepositional phrase. In close proximity to one; near at hand.
ABOUT PAGE, noun. A type of web page commonly seen on websites,containing general information about the person or organization that is responsible for the website in question, usually a description of the site's history and mission or purpose.
ABOUT PAGES, noun. Plural of about page
ABOUT SHIP, verb. (intransitive) Tack; to cause to turn into the wind and through the other side ending with a full 180 degree turn.
ABOUT SHIPPED, verb. Simple past tense and past participle of about ship
ABOUT SHIPPING, verb. Present participle of about ship
ABOUT SHIPS, verb. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of about ship
ABOUT SLEDGE, noun. The largest hammer used by smiths.
ABOUT SLEDGE, interjection. (blacksmithing) (dated) A warning that the heavy about sledge is about to be swung, usually by a hammerman.
ABOUT TIME, adverb. Used other than as an idiom: see See about, time.
ABOUT TIME, adverb. Close to the right time.
ABOUT TIME, adverb. (idiomatic) Far past the desired time.
ABOUT TURN, noun. (British) (military) Of a formation of soldiers, to reverse the direction in which they are facing; an about face. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]
ABOUT TURN, noun. (British) (figuratively) (idiomatic) A complete change of opinion, direction, etc. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]
ABOUT TURN, verb. (intransitive) (military) To turn to face the opposite direction. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]
ABOUT TURNS, noun. Plural of about turn
Dictionary definition
ABOUT, adverb. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct; "lasted approximately an hour"; "in just about a minute"; "he's about 30 years old"; "I've had about all I can stand"; "we meet about once a month"; "some forty people came"; "weighs around a hundred pounds"; "roughly $3,000"; "holds 3 gallons, more or less"; "20 or so people were at the party".
ABOUT, adverb. All around or on all sides; "dirty clothes lying around (or about)"; "let's look about for help"; "There were trees growing all around"; "she looked around her".
ABOUT, adverb. In the area or vicinity; "a few spectators standing about"; "hanging around"; "waited around for the next flight".
ABOUT, adverb. Used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction; "wandering about with no place to go"; "people were rushing about"; "news gets around (or about)"; "traveled around in Asia"; "he needs advice from someone who's been around"; "she sleeps around".
ABOUT, adverb. In or to a reversed position or direction; "about face"; "suddenly she turned around".
ABOUT, adverb. In rotation or succession; "turn about is fair play".
ABOUT, adverb. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but; "the job is (just) about done"; "the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded"; "we're almost finished"; "the car all but ran her down"; "he nearly fainted"; "talked for nigh onto 2 hours"; "the recording is well-nigh perfect"; "virtually all the parties signed the contract"; "I was near exhausted by the run"; "most everyone agrees".
ABOUT, adjective. On the move; "up and about"; "the whole town was astir over the incident".
Wise words
Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before
you let it fall.