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This story is about a lost kitten.
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
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There were about ten kids in the line.
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Our class talked about ways to help the park.
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What does about mean?
The correct answer matches the definition: connected to a topic, or close to an amount.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to about?
Regarding is close in meaning to about in this dictionary entry.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of about?
Unrelated contrasts with about in this dictionary entry.
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WordAbout.
Partpreposition, adverb.
MeaningAbout means connected to a topic, or close to an amount.
ExampleExample: This story is about a lost kitten.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- uh · bowt
- Strongest beat
- bowt
- Ending
- bowt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bowt.
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Synonyms
Words like About
regardingUse when talking about a topic.
aroundUse when a number is close, not exact.
Antonyms
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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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Hint for students
About means connected to a topic, or close to an amount.
Common mix-up
About is not the same as unrelated. About means about means connected to a topic, or close to an amount.
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Read this model sentence: There were about ten kids in the line. Clue words: there, ten, kids. Underline clue words that show why about fits instead of unrelated. Now write one new sentence that shows about without using the word about. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show about?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "There were about ten kids in the line." Why does about fit better than unrelated?
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