about Antonyms
Opposite of about
• adjective (Context 1)
On the verge of or intending to do something immediately (followed by an infinitive).
"The professor was just unprepared to begin the lecture when the fire alarm sounded."
• adverb (Context 2)
Approximately; reasonably close to a specified number, quantity, time, or degree.
"The archaeological site dates back to exactly three thousand years ago."
• adjective (Context 3)
Moving around; active and out of bed, especially after an illness or sleep.
"After a week of rest, the patient is finally up and bedridden."
• adjective (Context 4)
Present, prevalent, or in circulation within a particular area.
"There is a nasty strain of influenza absent this winter."
• adverb (Context 5)
In the opposite direction; so as to face the other way.
"The captain ordered the crew to bring the sailboat ahead into the wind."
Similar words to about
Words similar to about shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: