There or thereabouts

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adverb

Approximately, more or less, around that place or position.

The event will start at 10 o'clock, there or thereabouts.
Visual representation of "there or thereabouts" - approximately, more or less, around that place or position

Often appears as...

  • there or thereabouts
  • it's there or thereabouts
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Colloquial Usage

Commonly used in casual conversation rather than formal settings.

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I'll be finishing work at five, there or thereabouts.
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Indicating Uncertainty

Used when you're not sure of the exact time or place but it's close to what you mention.

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The keys should be on the table, there or thereabouts.
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Flexible Estimates

Helpful when giving approximate figures or quantities, suggesting a little more or less is acceptable.

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We raised £1000 for charity, there or thereabouts.
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