100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "about"

Definition

The adverb about has several meanings, including:

1. In regard to: Used to indicate the subject of a conversation or action.
2. Approximately: Used to indicate an estimate or rough amount.
3. Around: Used to suggest a general direction or location.
4. In various places: Referring to being in multiple locations or a state of movement.

Synonyms

• Regarding
• Concerning
• Approximately
• Around
• Nearly
• Close to
• In the vicinity of

Antonyms

• Exactly
• Precisely
• Inapplicable
• Irrelevant
• Not around

Examples

1. I was wondering about the new project.
2. There were about twenty people at the party.
3. The dog ran about in the yard.
4. She told me about her vacation plans.
5. He was about to leave when the phone rang.
6. I have to think about your proposal.
7. The book is about a young girl's journey.
8. They were about to start the meeting.
9. It's about time we had a discussion.
10. The cat wandered about the house.
11. I learned about the history of the city.
12. The dress costs about fifty dollars.
13. She was worried about the test results.
14. We talked about our favorite movies.
15. The weather is about to change.
16. He was about to make a decision.
17. They were about to leave for the airport.
18. She was thinking about what to say next.
19. I have about a week to finish the project.
20. The rumors are about to be confirmed.
21. I read an article about climate change.
22. It’s about time you showed up!
23. He walked about the city all day.
24. She was happy about the news.
25. We have about an hour before the show starts.
26. They were about to open the gifts.
27. I’m curious about your opinion.
28. The meeting is about to begin.
29. He was uncertain about his choices.
30. The children were running about in the playground.
31. She was about to cry when she heard the news.
32. I have a question about the assignment.
33. He spoke about his experiences traveling abroad.
34. The project is about finished now.
35. They walked about the park in the evening.
36. I feel good about my progress.
37. She was excited about the upcoming concert.
38. I need to think about what to do next.
39. This is a story about love and loss.
40. He asked about the job opening.
41. She was talking about her plans for the weekend.
42. The movie is about a group of friends.
43. There’s something about this place that feels magical.
44. I was worried about the storm approaching.
45. She found a book about ancient civilizations.
46. The teacher spoke about the importance of studying.
47. I was just thinking about you.
48. They were about to go on stage.
49. I care deeply about the environment.
50. He was confused about the instructions.
51. We chatted about our favorite hobbies.
52. She was concerned about her health.
53. They were about to celebrate their anniversary.
54. I need to learn more about this topic.
55. The film is about friendship.
56. He was about to make a mistake.
57. She is passionate about her work.
58. I was just thinking about that.
59. They were about to announce the results.
60. He walked about in circles, lost in thought.
61. I have heard a lot about you.
62. We talked about everything under the sun.
63. She was about to give up when she succeeded.
64. I read a book about psychology.
65. The discussion was about current events.
66. I am thinking about changing jobs.
67. We are worried about the upcoming exams.
68. He was joking about the situation.
69. It's about to rain, so take an umbrella.
70. She is about to graduate from college.
71. They were about to embark on a journey.
72. I don’t know much about that subject.
73. He was about to lose his patience.
74. The teacher gave a lecture about the topic.
75. She felt about the same as I did.
76. I was just curious about your thoughts.
77. The artist created a painting about nature.
78. He spoke about his favorite books.
79. We need to talk about the budget.
80. The news report was about the local elections.
81. I feel about ready to start.
82. They were chatting about their travels.
83. I’m thinking about taking a vacation.
84. She was about to leave when I called.
85. The meeting was about important decisions.
86. The documentary was about wildlife conservation.
87. He was about to make a big announcement.
88. I have some questions about the plan.
89. We talked about the movie we watched last night.
90. The kids were about to get in trouble.
91. I need to know more about the procedure.
92. She was thrilled about her promotion.
93. They were about to discover the truth.
94. I had no idea about the changes.
95. She was about to burst into laughter.
96. I am worried about my exams.
97. The book is about overcoming obstacles.
98. He was about to tell a story.
99. We learned about different cultures in class.
100. I was thinking about going for a walk.