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1 about ˈbaʊt/ adverb
1 about
ˈbaʊt/
adverb
Britannica Dictionary definition of ABOUT
: almost or nearly
used to indicate that a number, amount, time, etc., is not exact or certain
: very close to doing something followed by to + verb
often used with not to stress that someone will not do something
chiefly British
: in many different directions
: in many different places
: in or near a particular area or place
: in the opposite direction
2 about ˈbaʊt/ preposition
2 about
ˈbaʊt/
preposition
Britannica Dictionary definition of ABOUT
used to indicate the object of a thought, feeling, or action
used to indicate the subject of something said or written
: as part of (someone or something)
used to indicate the most important or basic part or purpose of something
: near or not far from (something) in time
: in the area near to (something or someone)
: over or in different parts of (a place)
: on every side of (something or someone)
used to say that something is done quickly or slowly
chiefly British : in the act or process of doing (something)

how about

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what about

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3 about ˈbaʊt/ adjective
3 about
ˈbaʊt/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of ABOUT

out and about

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