Clues for the word "ABOUT"

We've had 147 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 579 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Quick crossword on July 24, 2026.

Definition of about

prep. - Around; all round; on every side of.
prep. - In the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place; by or on (one's person).
prep. - Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout.
prep. - Near; not far from; -- determining approximately time, size, quantity.
prep. - In concern with; engaged in; intent on.
prep. - On the point or verge of; going; in act of.
prep. - Concerning; with regard to; on account of; touching.
adv. - On all sides; around.
adv. - In circuit; circularly; by a circuitous way; around the outside; as, a mile about, and a third of a mile across.
adv. - Here and there; around; in one place and another.
adv. - Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence, in quality, manner, degree, etc.; as, about as cold; about as high; -- also of quantity, number, time.
adv. - To a reserved position; half round; in the opposite direction; on the opposite tack; as, to face about; to turn one's self about.