Synonyms for about

Other words for “about”, grouped by meaning.

We found 17 synonyms for “about”. The most common are astir, active, approximately, close to, just about.

adjective on the move

Synonymsastir

Similaractive

adverb (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

adverb all around or on all sides

Synonymsaround

adverb in the area or vicinity

Synonymsaround

adverb used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction

Synonymsaround

adverb in or to a reversed position or direction

Synonymsaround

adverb (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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