About
(
adverb
,
preposition
,
adjective
,
verb
)
(As an adverb)
About ( adverb )
- In the immediate vicinity of; nearby.
- On the subject of; concerning.
- 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:
- He was always about in those days.
- The talk was about her.
- He came about the house.
(As a preposition)
About ( preposition )
- On the subject of; concerning.
- In the vicinity of; near.
- 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:
- He was always about in those days.
- The talk was about her.
- He came about the house.
(As an adjective)
About ( adjective )
- Nearby.
- On the subject of.
- 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:
- He was always about in those days.
- The talk was about her.
- He came about the house.
(As a verb)
About ( verb )
- To go or move around.
- To go from place to place.
- 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:
- He was always about in those days.
- The talk was about her.
- He came about the house.