Word Meaning

Meaning of "about" and the crossword clue

- Approximately
- Concerning
- In regard to
- In the vicinity
- Nearly
- Not at home, out and ...
- Sailor not at home but he’s around
- Surrounding
- Well-nigh
- Around; all round; on every side of.
- In the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place; by or on (one's person).
- Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout.
- Near; not far from; -- determining approximately time, size, quantity.
- In concern with; engaged in; intent on.
- On the point or verge of; going; in act of.
- Concerning; with regard to; on account of; touching.
- On all sides; around.
- In circuit; circularly; by a circuitous way; around the outside; as, a mile about, and a third of a mile across.
- Here and there; around; in one place and another.
- Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence, in quality, manner, degree, etc.; as, about as cold; about as high; -- also of quantity, number, time.
- To a reserved position; half round; in the opposite direction; on the opposite tack; as, to face about; to turn one's self about.