1adverb
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
“lasted approximately an hour”
01 Word definition
about
5 letters · 3 vowels · 2 consonants
Is ABOUT a word?
Yes. ABOUT is a 5-letter adverb. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
A-B-O-U-THow do you spell ABOUT?
ABOUT contains 5 letters, begins with A, and ends with T.
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2adverb
all around or on all sides
“dirty clothes lying around (or about)”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗approximatelyclose tojust aboutsomeroughlymore or lessaround
02 Letter breakdown
How is ABOUT spelled?
A1B2O3U4T5
03 Word-game status
Can you play ABOUT?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 7 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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FAQ Quick answers
About ABOUT.
How do you spell ABOUT?
ABOUT is spelled A-B-O-U-T. It contains 5 letters.