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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.
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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.
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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.
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Etymology
- about (English)
- about (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. about
adverb. ['əˈbaʊt'] (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.
Etymology
- about (English)
- about (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. cast
verb. ['ˈkæst'] put or send forth.
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Etymology
- cast (English)
- casten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- kasta (Old Norse)
8. cast
noun. ['ˈkæst'] the actors in a play.
Etymology
- cast (English)
- casten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- kasta (Old Norse)
9. cast
verb. ['ˈkæst'] deposit.
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Etymology
- cast (English)
- casten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- kasta (Old Norse)