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.
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