meaning of about

1. Around; all round; on every side of.
2.
In the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place; by or on (ones person).
3.
Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout.
4.
Near; not far from; -- determining approximately time, size, quantity.
5.
In concern with; engaged in; intent on.
6.
On the point or verge of; going; in act of.
7.
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; touching.
8.
On all sides; around.
9.
In circuit; circularly; by a circuitous way; around the outside; as, a mile about, and a third of a mile across.
10.
Here and there; around; in one place and another.
11.
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence, in quality, manner, degree, etc. ; as, about as cold; about as high; -- also of quantity, number, time.
12.
To a reserved position; half round; in the opposite direction; on the opposite tack; as, to face about; to turn ones self about.
13.
on the move; "up and about"; "the whole town was astir over the ">incident"


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