about
a-bout
preposition
Concerning or relating to a particular subject or topic.
"What are you talking about?"
preposition
Located or moving in various directions within an area.
"He looked about the room."
adverb
Approximately; almost or nearly ready to do something.
"He's about ready to leave."
adverb
In the vicinity; here and there in an area.
"There were papers scattered about."
preposition
Approximately; close to a particular number, time, or amount.
"It's about five o'clock now."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: around, virtually, most, nigh, near, well-nigh, nearly, almost, more or less, just about, some, approximately