Synonyms for

About

Verb / ʌˈbaʊt / Another word for about — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

used to indicate movement within a particular area or place

Synonyms & similar words

roughly virtually nearly near nigh around justabout some wellnigh most almost closeto orso astir moreorless approximately around approximately nearly roughly almost circa some roundabout thereabouts approaching

Synonyms by register

Formal

concerning regarding pertaining to in relation to

Informal

kinda sorta around ish

Literary

anent touching

Antonyms

specific exact precise definite certain particular

Common collocations

  • about time
  • about to
  • all about
  • think about
  • talk about
  • worry about
  • read about

Word family

noun aboutness
adverb about

Usage note

The word 'about' is highly versatile and can indicate approximation, subject matter, or proximity. Its meaning is heavily dependent on context.

Example sentences

  1. I am walking about the park.
  2. There are a lot of trees about the neighborhood.
  3. The cat is running about the house.
  4. I am thinking about going to the movies.
  5. I saw a spider crawling about the room.

Quotes

  • There's something about a Christmas sweater that will always make me laugh.
  • I don't know much about history, and I wouldn't give a nickel for all the history in the world. History is more or less bunk.
  • There's nothing remarkable about it. All one has to do is hit the right keys at the right time and the instrument plays itself.

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