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About as a Adverb has these synonyms:

approximately, around, nearly, roughly, more or less, almost, close to or upon, give or take
Example: In 1685 London had been, for about half a century, the most populous capital in Europe. Light travels at about 186,000 miles a second.

approximately, nearly, close to, not far from, almost, just about, around
Example: It is about time you telephoned your mother.

around, prevalent, in the air
Example: There is a lot of flu about this year.

here and there, far and wide, hither and yon, hither and thither, helter-skelter
Example: My papers were scattered about as if a tornado had struck.

round, around, close by, nearby, on every side
Example: Gather about, for I have something to tell you.

to and fro, up and down, back and forth, here and there, hither and yon, far and wide, hither and thither
Example: He wandered about aimlessly for several days.

About as a Preposition has these synonyms:

around, surrounding, encircling
Example: There is a railing about the monument.

near, nearby, adjacent to, beside, alongside, close by, nigh
Example: There were a lot of trees about the garden.

round, around, all round, everywhere, in all directions, all over
Example: Please look about the room for my hat.

touching, concerning, connected with, involving, in or with reference to, in or with regard to, regarding, in the matter of, with respect to, respecting, relative to, relating to, apropos, anent
Example: He wrote a book about the Spanish Armada.

with, at hand, on
Example: I am sorry, but I haven't my check-book about me.

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