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Around; all round; on every side of. |
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In the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or
proximity to; near, as to place; by or on (one's person). |
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Over or upon different parts of; through or over in
various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout. |
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Near; not far from; -- determining approximately time,
size, quantity. |
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In concern with; engaged in; intent on. |
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On the point or verge of; going; in act of. |
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Concerning; with regard to; on account of; touching. |
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On all sides; around. |
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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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Here and there; around; in one place and another. |
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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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To a reserved position; half round; in the opposite
direction; on the opposite tack; as, to face about; to turn one's self
about. |