About ( adverb , preposition , adjective , verb )

(As an adverb)

About ( adverb )

1. In the immediate vicinity of; nearby.
2. On the subject of; concerning.
3. In the course of; during.

Origin:

Middle english abuten, from old english abutan, from on butan outside of; akin to old high german buzan beyond.

Examples:

1. He was always about in those days.
2. The talk was about her.
3. He came about the house.

(As a preposition)

About ( preposition )

1. On the subject of; concerning.
2. In the vicinity of; near.
3. In the course of; during.

Origin:

Middle english abuten, from old english abutan, from on butan outside of; akin to old high german buzan beyond.

Examples:

1. He was always about in those days.
2. The talk was about her.
3. He came about the house.

(As an adjective)

About ( adjective )

1. Nearby.
2. On the subject of.
3. In the course of.

Origin:

Middle english abuten, from old english abutan, from on butan outside of; akin to old high german buzan beyond.

Examples:

1. He was always about in those days.
2. The talk was about her.
3. He came about the house.

(As a verb)

About ( verb )

1. To go or move around.
2. To go from place to place.
3. To move around within a place.

Origin:

Middle english abuten, from old english abutan, from on butan outside of; akin to old high german buzan beyond.

Examples:

1. He was always about in those days.
2. The talk was about her.
3. He came about the house.