ABOUT
/əˈbɛʊt/
5-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of ABOUT
adjective
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Moving around; astir.
"After my bout with Guillan-Barre Syndrome, it took me 6 months to be up and about again."
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In existence; being in evidence; apparent.
"This idea has been about for a while but has only recently become fashionable."
adverb
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On all sides; around.
"I looked about at the scenery that surrounded me."
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Here and there; around; in one place and another; up and down.
"Bits of old machinery were lying about."
preposition
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In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of.
"The snake was coiled about his ankle."
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Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout.
"He was well known about town."
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About the word ABOUT
Is "ABOUT" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "ABOUT" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "ABOUT" worth?
In Scrabble, "ABOUT" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "ABOUT" mean?
Moving around; astir.
Does "ABOUT" have any anagrams?
No, "ABOUT" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.