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about

/əˈbɛʊt/

In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of.

Example

The snake was coiled about his ankle.

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  1. about

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    /əˈbɛʊt/

    In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of.

    The snake was coiled about his ankle.

  2. above

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    /əˈbʌv/

    Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing.

    He always put his coat on above his sweater.

  3. across

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    /əˈkɹɑs/

    To, toward or from the far side of (something that lies between two points of interest).

    Fortunately, there was a bridge across the river.

  4. action

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    /ˈæk.ʃən/

    Something done so as to accomplish a purpose.

  5. activity

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    /ækˈtɪ.və.ti/

    The state or quality of being active; activeness.

    Pit row was abuzz with activity.

  6. actor

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    /ˈæk.tə/

    A male person who performs, plays a part in a theatrical play or film.

  7. actress

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    /ˈak.tɹəs/

    A female who performs on the stage or in films.

  8. add

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    /æd/

    An act or instance of adding.

  9. address

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    /æˈdɹɛs/

    Direction.

  10. adult

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    /əˈdʌlt/

    A fully grown human or animal.

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