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Around vs. About
Around
/əˈraʊnd/Examples:
We walked around the park.The store is around the corner.
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This word has no antonymsAbout
/əˈbaʊt/Examples:
Let's talk about the movie.I am excited about the trip tomorrow.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Around often refers to physical space or movement, like walking around a park, while about is more abstract, often used for topics or amounts.
- Think of around as encircling or rotating something, while about can mean nearly, approximately, or concerning something.
- If you can substitute approximately in a sentence, use about. If its more about positioning or direction, use around'.
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