just about

phrase

: almost

the work is just about done

Examples of just about in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Regardless, Standard Lithium is just about to commence construction on the first major Smackover project. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026

An assistant coach buried her head into her clipboard, while teammates just about leaped out of their seats in shock. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Sidewalks, footbridges, crosswalks, parks, esplanades, car-free plazas — just about every public space where pedestrians should feel at ease has been infested by a chaotic swarm of vehicles, both electrified and not. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2026

The budget for just about everything is tight, and more of it will go to parks with the passing of the measure to set aside more for greenery. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for just about

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout