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aboutMain Entry: 1about Pronunciation: \ə-ˈbau̇t\ Function: adverb Etymology: Middle English, from Old English abūtan, from 1a- + būtan outside — more at but Date: before 12th century 1 a : reasonably close to <about a year ago> b : almost <about starved> c : on the verge of —usually used with be and a following infinitive <is about to join the army> —used with a negative to express intention or determination <not about to quit>
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