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Meanings of about in anglès

portuguès
quase

(Of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but.

quase
portuguès
aproximadamente

(Of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct.

aproximadamente

On the move.

Related terms

In the immediate neighbourhood of.

Synonyms
Examples for "astir"
Examples for "astir"
1
THE new day dawned; the sun rose; the household was astir again.
Man and Wife
2
The clock struck; it was half-past four and no one yet astir.
The Path of Life
3
The children were not astir when Rolf was off in the morning.
Rolf in the Woods
4
At three in the morning all on board the galley were astir.
A Knight of the White Cross: A Tale of the Siege of Rhodes
5
The country was astir early on the morning of the appointed day.
Sketches of the Covenanters
Usage of about in anglès
1
It's not just about state violence in the form of police violence.
Ebony
2
Water services assets book value is about 15 million euros, he said.
Reuters
3
The Health Minister David Clark said he was concerned about the situation.
Radio NZ
4
At present about 25 per cent of confirmed cases are health workers.
The Irish Times
5
Photo: Supplied New Zealand police would not answer questions about the case.
Radio NZ
6
However, Mr Mark said the government's concerns about China were nothing new.
Radio NZ
7
Four people have already called up about the case today, police said.
Radio NZ
8
Public health officials are therefore reluctant to speak about an exit strategy.
The Irish Times
9
No need to talk to your average Government deputy about serious consequences.
The Irish Times
10
However, the spirit of the original question asks about the water level.
Wired
11
Concerns remain, however, about the potential problems produced by the required ventriculotomy.
Pubmed
12
A formal welcome was held at Government House, lasting about 30 minutes.
Radio NZ
13
Dixon thought quickly; no questions about Bertrand's possible partner must be asked.
Lucky Jim
14
The New Year period may bring about a welcome change of scenery.
The South African
15
I just wanted to ask you: is it true about last year?
James Potter and the Curse of the Gatekeeper
16
Mr Lowe said yesterday he was not particularly concerned about house prices.
News.com.au
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Translations for about
About through the time
About across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
Australia
Common
Ireland
Common
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