about

1. prep. Around; all round; on every side of. Source: opted

2. prep. In the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place; by or on (one's person). Source: opted

3. prep. Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout. Source: opted

4. prep. Near; not far from; -- determining approximately time, size, quantity. Source: opted

5. prep. In concern with; engaged in; intent on. Source: opted

6. prep. On the point or verge of; going; in act of. Source: opted

7. prep. Concerning; with regard to; on account of; touching. Source: opted

8. adv. On all sides; around. Source: opted

9. adv. In circuit; circularly; by a circuitous way; around the outside; as, a mile about, and a third of a mile across. Source: opted

10. adv. Here and there; around; in one place and another. Source: opted

11. adv. Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence, in quality, manner, degree, etc.; as, about as cold; about as high; -- also of quantity, number, time. Source: opted

12. adv. 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: opted

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