Synonyms of just about

just about

phrase

as in about

very close to but not completely

Ralph was just about finished with the paperwork when the doctor called his name.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• about
• almost
• nearly
• practically
• fairly
• more or less
• all but
• next to
• virtually
• most
• much
• somewhere
• feckly
• pretty much
• fair
• largely
• mostly
• as good as
• mainly
• within an inch of
• by and large
• borderline
• well-nigh
• chiefly
• near
• kind of
• somewhat
• partially
• partly
• appreciably
• nigh

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• entirely
• quite
• completely
• fully
• absolutely
• well
• plain
• thoroughly
• altogether
• totally
• wholly
• utterly
• hardly
• barely
• scarcely
• plumb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of just about

John Deacon, Queen The members of Queen were magpies who could throw just about anything, from opera to rockabilly, into their world-conquering arena rock. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 8 Sep. 2026

Best Walmart Outdoor Dining Set Deals Walmart’s end-of-season outdoor dining deals cover just about any setup, like small-space-friendly sectional sets that tuck into tight patio corners and eight-piece options suitable for large gatherings. — Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026

And a lot of people take energy supplements, including just about every player on tour. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

And yet another core American truth is that being normal about football is just about impossible. — Jesse Dougherty, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026