about

[əˈbaʊt]

about Definition

• 1. on the subject of; concerning
• 2. used to indicate movement within a particular area
• 3. used to express location or position

Using about: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "about" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We were talking about the weather.

• Example

  He wrote a book about his travels in South America.

• Example

  The cat is about the house.

• Example

  She looked about the room, searching for her keys.

about Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for about

• regarding
• concerning
• with regard to
• pertaining to

Phrases with about

• about time

  used to express that something should have happened sooner

  Example

  It's about time you got here!

• about face

  a complete change of opinion or policy

  Example

  The company did an about-face on their decision to lay off workers.

• about to

  on the point of doing something

  Example

  I was about to leave when the phone rang.

Origins of about

from Old English 'abutan', meaning 'on the outside of'

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Summary: about in Brief

'About' [əˈbaʊt] is a preposition used to indicate the subject of conversation or movement within a particular area. It can also express location or position. Examples include 'We were talking about the weather' and 'The cat is about the house.' Phrases like 'about time' and 'about face' use 'about' to denote a change or a point in time, respectively.