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1. about
adverb. ['əˈbaʊt'] (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct.
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Etymology
- about (English)
- about (Middle English (1100-1500))
2. about
adverb. ['əˈbaʊt'] all around or on all sides.
Synonyms
Etymology
- about (English)
- about (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. about
adverb. ['əˈbaʊt'] in the area or vicinity.
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Etymology
- about (English)
- about (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. about
adverb. ['əˈbaʊt'] in or to a reversed position or direction.
Synonyms
Etymology
- about (English)
- about (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. about
adverb. ['əˈbaʊt'] used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- about (English)
- about (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. beat
verb. ['ˈbiːt'] come out better in a competition, race, or conflict.
Synonyms
Etymology
- beat (English)
- beten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beatan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. beat
verb. ['ˈbiːt'] give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression.
Etymology
- beat (English)
- beten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beatan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. beat
verb. ['ˈbiːt'] hit repeatedly.
Etymology
- beat (English)
- beten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beatan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. beat
verb. ['ˈbiːt'] move rhythmically.
Etymology
- beat (English)
- beten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beatan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))