about
/əˈbaʊt/
concerning
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- 1.
On the topic or subject of something; concerning a particular matter.
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What is this book about?
What is this book about?
I was thinking about you yesterday.
I was thinking about you yesterday.
The meeting is about the new project budget.
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How do you pronounce about?
about is pronounced [/əˈbaʊt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does about mean?
about means "concerning". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
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about is a Beginner-level word.
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Example: "What is this book about?" — used to mean "concerning".
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