Define: About

About (preposition):

1. In the vicinity or surrounding area of a particular place or object.
Example: “The park is about two miles from here.”

2. Approximately; roughly; nearly.
Example: “The meeting will start in about 10 minutes.

3. Concerning; regarding; with reference to.
Example: “We had a discussion about the new project.

4. On the subject of; relating to.
Example: “She wrote a book about her travels.”

5. In the process of doing something; engaged in.
Example: “He is about to leave for work.”

6. Used to express movement or action in various directions.
Example: “The children were running about in the garden.”

7. Used to indicate the purpose or function of something.
Example: “This tool is about cutting wood.”

8. Used to express a quality or characteristic of someone or something.
Example: “She has an air of confidence about her.”

9. Used to indicate the presence or existence of something.
Example: “There is something mysterious about that house.”

10. Used to express an estimation or judgment.
Example: “There is something fishy about his story.”

Note: The word “about” can also function as an adverb or an adjective in certain contexts.