about (EN)

предлог, наречие, прилагательное

предлог “about”

1. о (какой-то теме)
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   She wrote a passionate essay about the importance of environmental conservation.
2. вокруг
   Children ran about the maypole, their laughter filling the air.
3. по (разбросанный по разным частям)
   Toys were scattered about the room, making it hard to walk without stepping on one.

наречие “about”

1. приблизительно
   I sold it for about the same price I originally bought it for.
2. со всех сторон
   Curious kittens scampered about, exploring every nook and cranny.
3. в разных местах
   As the result of the child's play, toys were scattered about.
4. туда-сюда
   The children were running about in the garden, laughing and playing tag.
5. без цели (без определённой цели)
   The kids were running about in the garden with no particular game in mind.
6. в обратную сторону (повёрнут в обратную сторону)
   Hearing the noise, the soldier quickly turned about to face the unexpected sound.

прилагательное “about”

1. на ногах (не прикованный к постели или дому)
   After a week in bed with the flu, Jenny was finally up and about again, visiting friends and running errands.
2. в наличии (заметный или существующий в данный момент)
   Rumors concerning the hidden treasure have been about for centuries, yet no one has found it.
3. поблизости
   The cat is usually about at this time of day, napping in the sunny spots.
4. собирается (готов начать делать что-то очень скоро)
   She's about to start her piano lesson.