about Definition
- 1on the subject of; concerning
- 2used to indicate movement within a particular area
- 3used 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
Example
It's about time you got here!
Example
The company did an about-face on their decision to lay off workers.
Example
I was about to leave when the phone rang.
Origins of about
from Old English 'abutan', meaning 'on the outside of'
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.
