about
/əˈbɛʊt/
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Meaning
adjective
Moving around; astir.
“After my bout with Guillan-Barre Syndrome, it took me 6 months to be up and about again.”
adjective
In existence; being in evidence; apparent.
“This idea has been about for a while but has only recently become fashionable.”
adjective
Near; in the vicinity or neighbourhood.
“I had my keys just a minute ago, so they must be about somewhere.”
adverb
On all sides; around.
“I looked about at the scenery that surrounded me.”
adverb
Here and there; around; in one place and another; up and down.
“Bits of old machinery were lying about.”