Pronunciation
/əˈbaʊt/
Definitions
- Preposition: Indicating the subject matter or topic. For example: “The book is about history.”
- Adverb: Approximately; nearly. For example: “There were about fifty people at the event.”
- Adjective: (Informal) On the verge of (doing something). For example: “I’m about ready to leave.”
Phrases
- “About time”: Used to express that something is overdue or has taken longer than expected. For example: “It’s about time you showed up!”
- “All about”: Concerning every aspect of something. For example: “The seminar is all about digital marketing strategies.”
- “Know all about”: To be fully informed on a particular subject. For example: “She knows all about computers.”
Example Sentences
- Preposition: “We had a long discussion about the future of our company.”
- Adverb: “There were about a hundred guests at the wedding.”
- Adjective: “I’m about to start my presentation.”