About
preposition
On the subject of, talking of.
What do you think about this movie?
Often appears as...
- talk about
- think about
preposition
Around or in the region of.
There are about 10 apples in the basket.
Often appears as...
- about town
- about the area
preposition
Approximately.
There were about 50 people at the party.
Often appears as...
- about five
- about 10
preposition
Engaged in or busy with.
She was about her daily chores.
Often appears as...
- about his work
- about her tasks
Usage tips
Formal
adverb
Nearly, almost.
Dinner is about ready.
Often appears as...
- about ready
- about finished
adverb
Here and there; in all directions.
He looked about the room curiously.
Often appears as...
- look about
- wander about
preposition
On the subject of, talking of.
What do you think about this movie?
Often appears as...
- talk about
- think about
preposition
Around or in the region of.
There are about 10 apples in the basket.
Often appears as...
- about town
- about the area
preposition
Approximately.
There were about 50 people at the party.
Often appears as...
- about five
- about 10
preposition
Engaged in or busy with.
She was about her daily chores.
Often appears as...
- about his work
- about her tasks
Usage tips
Formal
adverb
Nearly, almost.
Dinner is about ready.
Often appears as...
- about ready
- about finished
adverb
Here and there; in all directions.
He looked about the room curiously.
Often appears as...
- look about
- wander about
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/3Subject Emphasis
Use 'about' to put emphasis on the topic of conversation or interest.
Suddenly, they started arguing about politics.
Pro Tip 2/3Expressing Opinions
Apply 'about' when sharing personal views or feelings towards a subject.
I feel really positive about the changes coming.
Pro Tip 3/3Information Inquiry
Use 'about' to ask for specific information on a topic.
Can you tell me more about this author?
Pro Tip 1/3Subject Emphasis
Use 'about' to put emphasis on the topic of conversation or interest.
Suddenly, they started arguing about politics.
Pro Tip 2/3Expressing Opinions
Apply 'about' when sharing personal views or feelings towards a subject.
I feel really positive about the changes coming.
Pro Tip 3/3Information Inquiry
Use 'about' to ask for specific information on a topic.
Can you tell me more about this author?
Pro Tip 1/3Subject Emphasis
Use 'about' to put emphasis on the topic of conversation or interest.
Suddenly, they started arguing about politics.
Pro Tip 2/3Expressing Opinions
Apply 'about' when sharing personal views or feelings towards a subject.
I feel really positive about the changes coming.
Pro Tip 3/3Information Inquiry
Use 'about' to ask for specific information on a topic.
Can you tell me more about this author?
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