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about (EN)
předložka, příslovce, přídavné jméno

předložka “about”

about
  1. o
    She wrote a passionate essay about the importance of environmental conservation.
  2. kolem
    Children ran about the maypole, their laughter filling the air.
  3. po (rozptýlený po oblasti)
    Toys were scattered about the room, making it hard to walk without stepping on one.

příslovce “about”

about (more/most)
  1. přibližně
    I sold it for about the same price I originally bought it for.
  2. kolem dokola
    Curious kittens scampered about, exploring every nook and cranny.
  3. všude možně
    As the result of the child's play, toys were scattered about.
  4. sem a tam
    The children were running about in the garden, laughing and playing tag.
  5. bez cíle
    The kids were running about in the garden with no particular game in mind.
  6. obráceně (obrácený směrem)
    Hearing the noise, the soldier quickly turned about to face the unexpected sound.

přídavné jméno “about”

zákl. tvar about, nestupň.
  1. na nohou (aktivní a neležící v posteli)
    After a week in bed with the flu, Jenny was finally up and about again, visiting friends and running errands.
  2. na očích (viditelný nebo zřetelný)
    Rumors concerning the hidden treasure have been about for centuries, yet no one has found it.
  3. poblíž
    The cat is usually about at this time of day, napping in the sunny spots.
  4. na spadnutí (brzy)
    She's about to start her piano lesson.