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Used to indicate approximation, concerning a subject, or being on the point of doing something.

ruИспользуется для указания приблизительности, касательно темы или нахождения на грани совершения чего-либо.esSe usa para indicar aproximación o cantidad aproximada, para referirse al tema del que se trata algo, o para expresar que alguien está a punto de hacer algo.frUtilisé pour indiquer une approximation, un sujet dont on parle ou le fait d'être sur le point de faire quelque chose.deWird verwendet, um Ungefährheit oder Annäherung auszudrücken, eine thematische Beziehung anzuzeigen oder auszudrücken, dass jemand kurz davor ist, etwas zu tun.ptUsado para indicar aproximação, em relação a um assunto ou prestes a fazer algo.zh用于表示大约、接近某个数量或时间；也可表示关于某个话题，或即将做某事。arيُستخدم للدلالة على التقريب أو Approximation، أو للتعبير عن موضوع الكلام، أو للإشارة إلى القرب من فعل شيء ما.

1. On the move B1 informal

   Active or moving around; not stationary.

   • The children are about, playing in the garden.
   • He's always about, never sitting still for long.
   • The cat is about somewhere, probably hiding.

   ruАктивныйesen movimientofren mouvementdeIn BewegungptEm movimentozh活跃的arمتحرك

   Synonyme: activearoundastirmovingstirring

2. Approximately A2 formal

   Used to indicate an imprecise but fairly close estimate of a quantity.

   • The project will cost about a thousand dollars.
   • She is about thirty years old.
   • We have about ten minutes before the meeting starts.

   ruПримерноesaproximadamentefrenviron (approximativement)deUngefährptAproximadamentezh大约arتقريبًا

   Synonyme: approximatelyaroundcircaclose tomore or lessnearroughly

   Antonyme: exactlyprecisely

3. All around A2 formal

   Surrounding or encircling; on all sides.

   • The fields about the house are full of flowers.
   • There were trees about the lake.
   • The crowd gathered about the speaker.

   ruВокругesAlrededor de, en torno afrautour dedeRundherumptAo redorzh周围arحول

   Synonyme: ambientencirclingencompassingsurrounding

4. In the vicinity A2 informal

   Located nearby or in the area.

   • Is there a pharmacy about here?
   • I think he's somewhere about the office.
   • There are no shops about this neighborhood.

   ruРядомesEn las cercaníasfrDans les environsdeIn der NäheptPor pertozh在附近arقريب

   Synonyme: aroundat handherenearnearbypresent

5. Moving in various directions B1 informal

   Moving to or among many different places without a specific direction.

   • The tourists wandered about the city.
   • She was running about the house looking for her keys.
   • The children were running about in the park.

   ruВокругesen movimiento, de un lado para otrofren tous sensdeUmherptPor toda partezh到处arفي كل الاتجاهات

   Synonyme: aroundround

6. Reversed position B2 formal

   In or to a reversed or opposite position or direction.

   • He turned about and walked away.
   • The ship came about to avoid the storm.
   • She spun about to face him.

   ruПовёрнутыйesen sentido contrariofrPosition inverséedeUmgekehrte PositionptViradozh反向的arفي وضع معاكس

   Synonyme: aroundbackwardsoppositereversed

7. In rotation or succession C1 formal

   In a circular order or sequence.

   • The seasons come about in a predictable cycle.
   • The wheel turned about on its axle.
   • The dancers moved about in a circle.

   ruВращающийсяesen rotación o sucesiónfrEn rotation ou en successiondeUmlaufendptEm rotação ou sucessãozh轮流的arمتتالٍ في دورة

8. Nearly accomplished B2 informal

   Slightly short of or not quite accomplished; almost.

   • The work is about finished.
   • He was about to leave when the phone rang.
   • The project is about complete.

   ruПочти завершённыйescasi, a punto defrpresque accomplidefast vollendetptQuase concluídozh将近完成的arشبه مكتمل

   Antonyme: awaycompletelyfarfully

An adverb used to indicate approximation, nearness in time or quantity, or movement in various directions. It can mean 'approximately,' 'nearly,' 'around,' or 'in the vicinity.' Also used in phrasal verbs like 'come about' or 'set about.'

ruНаречие, используемое для указания приблизительности, близости во времени или количестве, или движения в разных направлениях. Может означать «приблизительно», «почти», «вокруг» или «поблизости». Также используется в фразовых глаголах, таких как «come about» или «set about».esAdverbio que indica aproximación, cercanía en el tiempo o la cantidad, o movimiento en distintas direcciones. Puede significar «aproximadamente», «casi», «alrededor» o «cerca». También se usa en verbos frasales como «come about» o «set about».frAdverbe utilisé pour indiquer une approximation, une proximité dans le temps ou la quantité, ou un mouvement dans différentes directions. Peut signifier « environ », « presque », « autour » ou « aux alentours ». S’emploie aussi dans des verbes à particule comme « come about » ou « set about ».deAdverb, das Approximation, zeitliche oder zahlenmäßige Nähe oder Bewegung in verschiedene Richtungen angibt. Es kann „ungefähr“, „fast“, „rund“ oder „in der Nähe“ bedeuten und wird auch in Phrasal Verbs wie „come about“ oder „set about“ verwendet.ptAdvérbio usado para indicar aproximação, proximidade no tempo ou quantidade, ou movimento em várias direções. Pode significar «aproximadamente», «quase», «em volta» ou «por perto». Também aparece em phrasal verbs, como «come about» ou «set about».zh副词，用于表示大约、接近某个数量或时间，也可表示围绕、在周围或到处移动；还用于短语动词中，如“come about”（发生）或“set about”（着手）。arظرف يُستعمل للدلالة على التقريب في الكمية أو الزمن أو المسافة، أو بمعنى «حول» و«في أنحاء مختلفة»، كما يفيد معنى «على وشك» أو «تقريبًا» في بعض السياقات.

1. On the move B1 informal

   Moving around or active, often used to describe someone who is not stationary.

   • The children were about all day, playing in the yard.
   • He's always about, never sitting still for a moment.
   • The cat is about somewhere, probably hunting mice.

   ruВ движенииesen movimientofrEn mouvement, actifdeIn BewegungptEm movimentozh在活动中arفي حركة

   Synonyme: abroadactivearoundastirmovingstirring

   Antonyme: fixedinactivestationary

2. Approximately A2 formal

   Used to indicate an imprecise but fairly close estimate of a quantity or number.

   • There were about fifty people at the party.
   • The project will cost about ten thousand dollars.
   • She arrived about an hour ago.

   ruПримерноesaproximadamentefrApproximativementdeUngefährptAproximadamentezh大约arتقريباً

   Synonyme: almostapproximatelyaroundcircaclose tomore or lessnearlyor soroughly

   Antonyme: exactlyprecisely

3. All around B1 formal

   In every direction; on all sides.

   • The children ran about the garden.
   • Papers were scattered about the room.
   • He looked about him, searching for a familiar face.

   ruВокругesalrededor, por todas partesfrtout autourdeRundherumptAo redorzh四周arحول

   Synonyme: aroundround

4. Nearby A2 informal

   In the area or vicinity; close by.

   • Is there a post office about here?
   • She must be about somewhere.
   • I left my keys about, but I can't find them.

   ruРядомescerca, en los alrededoresfrà proximitédeIn der NäheptPertozh附近arقريب

   Synonyme: aroundnearby

5. Here and there B1 informal

   Moving to or among many different places without a specific direction.

   • We wandered about the city for hours.
   • The tourists were walking about the market.
   • He drove about the countryside looking for a good spot.

   ruВокругesde un lado a otro, por todas partesfrçà et làdeUmherptPor aízh到处arهنا وهناك

   Synonyme: aroundround

6. Reversed direction B2 formal

   In or to a reversed position or direction; facing the opposite way.

   • He turned about and walked back.
   • The ship came about to avoid the storm.
   • She spun about to face him.

   ruОбратноesEn dirección opuestafrdans la direction opposéedeUmgekehrte RichtungptAo contráriozh反向arفي الاتجاه المعاكس

   Synonyme: aroundbackbackwardsround

7. In succession C1 formal

   In rotation or succession; one after another.

   • The seasons turn about in a cycle.
   • The dancers moved about in a circle.
   • The wheel spun about rapidly.

   ruПо очередиesen sucesiónfrà la suitedeNacheinanderptSucessivamentezh依次arبِالتَّنَاوُب

   Synonyme: alternatelyin turnone after anothersuccessively

8. Almost B2 informal

   Slightly short of or not quite accomplished; nearly.

   • I'm about ready to leave.
   • The work is about finished.
   • He was about to say something, but stopped.

   ruПочтиescasifrpresquedeFastptQuasezh几乎arتقريبًا

   Synonyme: almostapproximatelyclose tojust aboutnearnearlypracticallyroughlyvirtually

   Antonyme: exactlyprecisely

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