ABOUT
Definition of ABOUT
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Moving around; astir.
"After my bout with Guillan-Barre Syndrome, it took me 6 months to be up and about again."
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In existence; being in evidence; apparent.
"This idea has been about for a while but has only recently become fashionable."
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Near; in the vicinity or neighbourhood.
"I had my keys just a minute ago, so they must be about somewhere."
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On all sides; around.
"I looked about at the scenery that surrounded me."
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Here and there; around; in one place and another; up and down.
"Bits of old machinery were lying about."
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From one place or position to another in succession; indicating repeated movement or activity.
"walking about; rushing about; jumping about; thrashing about"
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In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of.
"The snake was coiled about his ankle."
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Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout.
"He was well known about town."
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Indicates that something will happen very soon; indicates a plan or intention to do something.
Source: Wiktionary