Simple meaning
What does About mean?
About means connected to a topic, or close to an amount.
Dictionary definition
Connected to a topic, person, or thing; it can also mean close to a number but not exact.
Example sentences
About in a sentence
easy
This story is about a lost kitten.
medium
There were about ten kids in the line.
hard
Our class talked about ways to help the park.
Synonyms
Words like About
regardingUse when talking about a topic.
aroundUse when a number is close, not exact.
Antonyms
Opposite words
unrelatedUse when something is not connected to the topic.
exactlyUse when a number is precise.
Word family
About word family
Base word
about
noun
abouts
Approximate details or directions.
noun
aboutness
What something is about.
adjective
roundabout
Not direct.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does about often tell you?
About can name the topic, and it can also show a number that is close.
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