Round about

adverb

In a circular direction or position.

The children danced round about the maypole.
Visual representation of "round about" - In a circular direction or position

Often appears as...

  • turn round about
  • looked round about
adverb

From place to place, or to a particular place.

She travels round about the country selling her crafts.
Visual representation of "round about" - From place to place, or to a particular place

Often appears as...

  • travel round about
  • run round about
adverb

Approximately or nearly.

They arrived round about midnight.
Visual representation of "round about" - Approximately or nearly

Often appears as...

  • round about midnight
  • round about lunchtime
adverb

In a circular direction or position.

The children danced round about the maypole.
Visual representation of "round about" - In a circular direction or position

Often appears as...

  • turn round about
  • looked round about
adverb

From place to place, or to a particular place.

She travels round about the country selling her crafts.
Visual representation of "round about" - From place to place, or to a particular place

Often appears as...

  • travel round about
  • run round about
adverb

Approximately or nearly.

They arrived round about midnight.
Visual representation of "round about" - Approximately or nearly

Often appears as...

  • round about midnight
  • round about lunchtime
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Physical Movement

Used to describe someone or something moving in a loop or circle.

Illustration for Physical Movement
The dog ran round about the tree chasing its tail.
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Enclosing Space

Indicates something is surrounding or encompassing an area or object.

Illustration for Enclosing Space
Hedges were planted round about the garden to protect it.
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Physical Movement

Used to describe someone or something moving in a loop or circle.

Illustration for Physical Movement
The dog ran round about the tree chasing its tail.
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Enclosing Space

Indicates something is surrounding or encompassing an area or object.

Illustration for Enclosing Space
Hedges were planted round about the garden to protect it.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Movement

Used to describe someone or something moving in a loop or circle.

Illustration for Physical Movement
The dog ran round about the tree chasing its tail.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Enclosing Space

Indicates something is surrounding or encompassing an area or object.

Illustration for Enclosing Space
Hedges were planted round about the garden to protect it.
Visual representation of the word "Round about"

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