American Dictionary
Definition about in American English
about
adverb, preposition
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adverb, preposition
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
About can be used in the following ways:
as a preposition (followed by a noun): He told me about your problem.
as an adverb (without a following noun): Stop rushing about.
followed by an infinitive with “to”: I was just about to explain.
About or around? In meanings 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, around is often used instead of about. Where a meaning of about is labeled British or mainly British, around is the usual American word.
used for stating who or what you are discussing, considering, describing, forgetting, etc.
used for stating who or what you are discussing, considering, describing, forgetting, etc.
There's nothing to get excited about.
Ann must be about the same age as you.
There was something about her that made him uneasy.
used for saying that things are in many different parts or areas, especially because they have been left there carelessly
used for saying that things are in many different parts or areas, especially because they have been left there carelessly
You shouldn't have been spraying weedkiller while there were children about.
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