1. about - Adjective
2. about - Adverb
3. about - Preposition
5. about - Adjective Satellite
Around; all round; on every side of.
In the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place; by or on (one's person).
Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout.
Near; not far from; -- determining approximately time, size, quantity.
In concern with; engaged in; intent on.
On the point or verge of; going; in act of.
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; touching.
On all sides; around.
In circuit; circularly; by a circuitous way; around the outside; as, a mile about, and a third of a mile across.
Here and there; around; in one place and another.
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence, in quality, manner, degree, etc.; as, about as cold; about as high; -- also of quantity, number, time.
To a reserved position; half round; in the opposite direction; on the opposite tack; as, to face about; to turn one's self about.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA paranoid man is a man who knows a little about what's going on. William S. Burroughs
Care about people's approval and you will be their prisoner. Laozi
Throughout the day, try to remember God more often. If you feel bad, turn to Him: "Lord, I feel bad, help me." If you feel good: "Lord, glory to You, thank You for this joy." If you are worried about someone: "Lord, I am worried about him, help him." Whatever happens, turn it into prayer. Ambrose of Optina
Listen to what they say about others, and you will know what they say about you. Cuban Proverb
When you are thirsty, it is too late to think about digging a well. Japanese Proverb
Say nothing about another that you wouldn't want to hear about yourself. Salvadoran Proverb