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UK//əˈbaʊt ðæt//US//əˈbaʊt ðæt//

Meaning of About that

Refers to a topic or issue that was previously discussed.

In simple words: Regarding something that was mentioned

About that in a sentence

  • About that project we discussed last week, do you have any updates?
  • I want to talk to you about that job offer you received.
  • About that concert, I heard it was amazing!
  • Can you remind me about that meeting on Friday?
  • About that discussion we had, I think we reached a good conclusion.

How to use About that

Use 'about that' in conversational contexts when referencing a previous topic. It may sound casual and is best avoided in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of someone pointing at a topic and saying, 'About that one.'

Related words

Collocations with About that

  • talk about that
  • worry about that
  • think about that

Synonyms for About that

  • regarding that
  • concerning that
  • with respect to that

Common mistakes with About that

  • Using 'about this' when referring to a past topic.
  • Confusing with 'after that' in terms of topic reference.
  • Omitting 'that' and saying just 'about' which makes it unclear.

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Frequently asked questions about About that

What does About that mean?

Regarding something that was mentioned

What is the definition of About that?

Refers to a topic or issue that was previously discussed.

How do you use About that in a sentence?

About that project we discussed last week, do you have any updates?

Can you give another example of About that?

I want to talk to you about that job offer you received.

What are synonyms for About that?

Common alternatives include regarding that, concerning that, with respect to that.

What words go with About that?

It commonly pairs with talk about that, worry about that, think about that.

What are common mistakes when using About that?

Using 'about this' when referring to a past topic. Confusing with 'after that' in terms of topic reference. Omitting 'that' and saying just 'about' which makes it unclear.

How do you pronounce About that?

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

When should I use About that?

Use 'about that' in conversational contexts when referencing a previous topic. It may sound casual and is best avoided in formal writing.