Cool MateMeaning of About
on the subject of somebody/something; in connection with somebody/something
In simple words: Concerning or in relation to something.
About in a sentence
- I read a book about nature.
- What do you know about this topic?
- She was talking about her vacation plans.
- The teacher asked us to write about our favorite animals.
- He was thinking about his next steps in life.
How to use About
Use 'about' when discussing topics or subjects. It's versatile in both spoken and written English, but informal expressions may avoid it in academic texts.
Grammar pattern
about + object
Memory hint
Think of 'about' as 'a boat' floating around topics.
Related words
Collocations with About
- talk about
- think about
- worry about
- know about
- care about
Synonyms for About
- regarding
- concerning
- on
- in relation to
- with respect to
Common mistakes with About
- Confusing 'about' with 'around' in certain contexts.
- Using 'about' when 'regarding' would be more formal.
- Using 'about' in place of 'approximately' for numerical values.
About appears in
About in other languages
More words like About
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To leave someone or something and never return to them.
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the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about About
What does About mean?
Concerning or in relation to something.
What is the definition of About?
on the subject of somebody/something; in connection with somebody/something
How do you use About in a sentence?
I read a book about nature.
Can you give another example of About?
What do you know about this topic?
What are synonyms for About?
Common alternatives include regarding, concerning, on, in relation to, with respect to.
What is the opposite of About?
Opposite meanings include away, beyond.
What words go with About?
It commonly pairs with talk about, think about, worry about, know about, care about.
What are common mistakes when using About?
Confusing 'about' with 'around' in certain contexts. Using 'about' when 'regarding' would be more formal. Using 'about' in place of 'approximately' for numerical values.
How do you pronounce About?
US: /["/əˈbaʊt/"]/, UK: /["/əˈbaʊt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use About?
Use 'about' when discussing topics or subjects. It's versatile in both spoken and written English, but informal expressions may avoid it in academic texts.
What CEFR level is About?
"About" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.