Everyday English pronunciation

about

/əˈbɛʊt/

Syllables
2
IPA
/əˈbɛʊt/ · /əˈbaʊt/ · /əˈbʌʊt/
Path
/everyday/about/

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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.”

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