about

about is a Preposition

Definition:

[1] Around; all round; on every side of. "Look about you." Shak. "Bind them about thy neck." Prov. iii. 3.

[2] In the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place; by or on (one`s person). "Have you much money about you" Bulwer.

[3] 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. Macaulay. Roving still about the world. Milton.

[4] Near; not far from; -- determining approximately time, size, quantity. "To-morrow, about this time." Exod. ix. 18. "About my stature." Shak. He went out about the third hour. Matt. xx. 3.

[5] In concern with; engaged in; intent on. I must be about my Father`s business. Luke ii. 49.

[6] Before a verbal noun or an infinitive:

[7] On the point or verge of; going; in act of. Paul was now aboutto open his mouth. Acts xviii. 14.

[8] Concerning; with regard to; on account of; touching. "To treat about thy ransom." Milton. She must have her way about Sarah. Trollope.