About

About Meaning: The word “about” has multiple dictionary meanings depending on its context:

1. Preposition:
   • Used to indicate movement in the vicinity of or around a place or object.
   • Example: She walked about the park.
2. Adverb:
   • Approximately; roughly; used to indicate an estimated amount or time.
   • Example: The journey took about three hours.
3. Adverb:
   • Used to indicate the subject matter or topic of something.
   • Example: They were talking about their vacation plans.
4. Adverb:
   • Used to indicate location or position, especially in a loose sense.
   • Example: There were books lying about everywhere.
5. Adverb:
   • Used to express movement or action in a particular direction.
   • Example: He came about and faced his opponent.
6. Adverb:
   • Used to indicate rotation or turning, especially of a ship.
   • Example: The ship came about and headed north.

Examples:

1. They were chatting about their favorite books.
2. The meeting is scheduled to start at about 9 AM.
3. The cat was prowling about the garden.
4. The movie is about a group of friends on a road trip.

Related words:

• Around
• Approximately
• Concerning
• Regarding