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Word: about
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Meaning:
Adverb:
- Here and there; around; in one place and another.
- In circuit; circularly; by a circuitous way; around the outside; as, a mile '''about''', and a third of a mile across.
- Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence, in quality, manner, degree, etc.; as, '''about''' as cold; '''about''' as high; -- also of quantity, number, time.
- On all sides; around.
- To a reserved position; half round; in the opposite direction; on the opposite tack; as, to face '''about'''; to turn one's self ''about''.
Source: Wiktionary
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Preposition:
- Around; all round; outside or on every side of.
- ''(Before a verbal noun or an infinitive):'' On the point or verge of; going; in act of.
- Concerning; with regard to; on account of; touching.
- In concern with; engaged in; intent on.
- In the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place; by or on (one's person).
- Near; not far from; -- determining approximately time, size, quantity.
- Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout.
Source: Wiktionary
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