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1. about

adverb. ['əˈbaʊt'] (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct.

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  • about (English)
  • about (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. about-face

noun. a major change in attitude or principle or point of view.

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3. about-face

verb. change one's mind and assume the opposite viewpoint.

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4. about-face

verb. turn, usually 180 degrees.

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5. about

adverb. ['əˈbaʊt'] all around or on all sides.

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  • about (English)
  • about (Middle English (1100-1500))

6. about

adverb. ['əˈbaʊt'] in the area or vicinity.

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  • about (English)
  • about (Middle English (1100-1500))

7. about

adverb. ['əˈbaʊt'] in or to a reversed position or direction.

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  • about (English)
  • about (Middle English (1100-1500))

8. about

adverb. ['əˈbaʊt'] used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction.

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  • about (English)
  • about (Middle English (1100-1500))

9. about

adverb. ['əˈbaʊt'] (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.

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  • about (English)
  • about (Middle English (1100-1500))

10. about

adjective. ['əˈbaʊt'] on the move.

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  • about (English)
  • about (Middle English (1100-1500))
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