Abbout vs. About — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on October 13, 2023
Abbout is an incorrect spelling; the correct form is About, pertaining to or concerning a subject.
Which is correct: Abbout or About
How to spell About?
Abbout
Incorrect Spelling
About
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Abbout and About
Table of Contents
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Key Differences
Remember "About" has just one "b."
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Use a mnemonic: "Always Be Observant Using 'T' not two 'B's."
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Visualize a circle, since "about" can mean surrounding or encircling.
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Think of the phrase "about time" to recall the right spelling.
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Recollect that "out" is a part of "about," and "out" doesn’t double its consonants.
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Definitions
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About
On the verge of doing something; presently going to do something. Used with the infinitive
The chorus is about to sing.
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About
Usage Problem Used to show determination or intention in negative constructions with an infinitive
I am not about to concede the point.
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About
In the vicinity of; around
Explored the rivers and streams about the estate.
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About
Being in evidence or existence
Rumors are about concerning his resignation.
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About
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of.
The snake was coiled about his ankle.
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About
Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout.
Rubbish was strewn about the place.
The children were running about the room.
He was well known about town.
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About
Indicates that something will happen very soon; indicates a plan or intention to do something.
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About
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of; to affect.
He talked a lot about his childhood.
We must do something about this problem.
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About
Within or in the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place.
I can't find my reading glasses, but they must be somewhere about the house.
John's in the garden, probably somewhere about the woodshed.
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About
On one's person; nearby the person.
I had no weapon about me but a stick.
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About
(figurative) In or near, as in mental faculties or (literally) in the possession of; under the control of; at one's command; in one's makeup.
He has his wits about him.
There was an air of confidence about the woman.
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About
Here and there; around; in one place and another; up and down.
Bits of old machinery were lying about.
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About
From one place or position to another in succession; indicating repeated movement or activity.
Walking about;
Rushing about;
Jumping about;
Thrashing about
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About
Indicating unproductive or unstructured activity.
Messing about;
Fooling about;
Loafing about
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About
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost.
It's about as cold as it was last winter.
He owes me about three hundred dollars.
Dinner's about ready.
I was so scared, I about fainted.
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About
To a reversed order; half round; facing in the opposite direction; from a contrary point of view.
To face about;
To turn oneself about
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About
(nautical) To the opposite tack: see go about.
We went about and headed offshore.
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About
(archaic) In circuit; circularly; by a circuitous way; around the outside; in circumference.
A mile about, and a third of a mile across
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About
Moving around; astir.
Out and about;
Up and about
After my bout with Guillan-Barre Syndrome, it took me 6 months to be up and about again.
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About
In existence; being in evidence; apparent.
This idea has been about for a while but has only recently become fashionable.
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About
Near; in the vicinity or neighbourhood.
I had my keys just a minute ago, so they must be about somewhere.
Watch out, there's a thief about.
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About
In the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place; by or on (one's person).
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About
Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout.
Lampoons . . . were handed about the coffeehouses.
Roving still about the world.
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About
Near; not far from; - determining approximately time, size, quantity.
He went out about the third hour.
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About
In concern with; engaged in; intent on.
I must be about my Father's business.
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About
On the point or verge of; going; in act of.
Paul was now aboutto open his mouth.
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About
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; touching.
She must have her way about Sarah.
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About
In circuit; circularly; by a circuitous way; around the outside; as, a mile about, and a third of a mile across.
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About
Here and there; around; in one place and another.
Wandering about from house to house.
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About
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence, in quality, manner, degree, etc.; as, about as cold; about as high; - also of quantity, number, time.
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About
To a reserved position; half round; in the opposite direction; on the opposite tack; as, to face about; to turn one's self about.
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About
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct;
Lasted approximately an hour
In just about a minute
He's about 30 years old
I've had about all I can stand
We meet about once a month
Some forty people came
Weighs around a hundred pounds
Roughly $3,000
Holds 3 gallons, more or less
20 or so people were at the party
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About
All around or on all sides;
Dirty clothes lying around (or about)
Let's look about for help
There were trees growing all around
She looked around her
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About
In the area or vicinity;
A few spectators standing about
Hanging around
Waited around for the next flight
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About
To or among many different places or in no particular direction;
Wandering about with no place to go
People were rushing about
News gets around (or about)
Traveled around in Asia
He needs advice from someone who's been around
She sleeps around
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About
In or to a reversed position or direction;
About face
Brought the ship about
Suddenly she turned around
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About
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; `near' is sometimes used informally for `nearly' and `most' is sometimes used informally for `almost';
The job is (just) about done
The baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded
We're almost finished
The car all but ran her down
He nearly fainted
Talked for nigh onto 2 hours
The recording is well-nigh perfect
Virtually all the parties signed the contract
I was near exhausted by the run
Most everyone agrees
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FAQs
What is the verb form of About?
"About" does not have a verb form as it's primarily a preposition or adverb.
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Which conjunction is used with About?
There isn't a specific conjunction exclusive to "About."
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Why is it called About?
It derives from Old English "abūtan," meaning "on the outside of."
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What is the plural form of About?
"About" remains the same; it doesn't have a plural form.
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Which vowel is used before About?
The vowel before "About" can vary based on context.
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What is the root word of About?
The word originates from Old English "abūtan."
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What is the singular form of About?
"About" doesn't differentiate between singular or plural.
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Is About a noun or adjective?
"About" is primarily used as a preposition or adverb, not a noun or adjective.
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Is the About term a metaphor?
No, but it can be used in metaphorical expressions.
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Is the word “About” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
"About" is a preposition and isn't used as a direct or indirect object.
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Which article is used with About?
Both "a" and "the" can be used before nouns that "About" modifies.
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Is About a vowel or consonant?
"About" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Which determiner is used with About?
Determiners like "this," "that," "these," "those" can precede nouns which are followed by "about."
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How is About used in a sentence?
"She talked about her recent trip to Europe."
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What is the opposite of About?
There isn't a direct opposite, but in certain contexts, "unrelated to" could be used.
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
