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UK//əˈraʊnd əˈbaʊt//US//əˈraʊnd əˈbaʊt//

Meaning of Around about

An approximate estimate of time or distance.

In simple words: Approximately or roughly.

Around about in a sentence

  • The meeting will start at around about 3 PM.
  • There are around about ten people attending the event.
  • We traveled around about five miles before stopping.

How to use Around about

Used in informal contexts to indicate an estimate of time or distance. Avoid in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a circle — something happening 'around' a point, so it's not exact.

Related words

Collocations with Around about

  • around about five
  • around about a week
  • around about the same time

Synonyms for Around about

Opposites of Around about

Common mistakes with Around about

  • Confused with 'around' or 'about' alone.
  • Used in overly formal contexts.
  • 'Around about' not followed by a number for estimates.

Compare Around about with Approximately, Roughly, About, Around, Nearly

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Frequently asked questions about Around about

What does Around about mean?

Approximately or roughly.

What is the definition of Around about?

An approximate estimate of time or distance.

How do you use Around about in a sentence?

The meeting will start at around about 3 PM.

Can you give another example of Around about?

There are around about ten people attending the event.

What are synonyms for Around about?

Common alternatives include approximately, roughly, about, around, nearly.

What is the opposite of Around about?

Opposite meanings include exactly, precisely.

What words go with Around about?

It commonly pairs with around about five, around about a week, around about the same time.

What are common mistakes when using Around about?

Confused with 'around' or 'about' alone. Used in overly formal contexts. 'Around about' not followed by a number for estimates.

How do you pronounce Around about?

US: //əˈraʊnd əˈbaʊt//, UK: //əˈraʊnd əˈbaʊt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Around about?

Used in informal contexts to indicate an estimate of time or distance. Avoid in formal writing.