- 1on the subject of someone or something; in connection with someone or something a book about flowers Tell me all about it. What's she so angry about? There's something strange about him. I don't know what you're talking about. There's nothing you can do about it now.
- 2used to describe the purpose or an aspect of something Movies are all about making money these days. What was all that about? (= what was the reason for what has just happened?)
- 3busy with something; doing something Everywhere people were going about their daily business.
- 4in many directions or parts of a place; here and there synonym around We wandered about the town for an hour or so. The papers were strewn about the room.
- 5next to a place or person; in the area mentioned synonym around She's somewhere about the office.
- 6(literary) surrounding someone or something She wore a shawl about her shoulders. Language Bankaboutsaying what a text is about
- The book is about homeless people in the cities.
- The report deals with the issue of homelessness in urban areas.
- The writer discusses the problems faced by homeless people.
- The article presents an overview of the issues surrounding homelessness.
- The novel explores the theme of friendship among homeless people.
- The first chapter examines the relationship between homelessness and drug addiction.
- The paper considers the question of why so many young people become homeless.
- 1used when asking for information about someone or something How about Ruth? Have you heard from her? I'm having fish. What about you?
- 2used to make a suggestion How about we go for a walk? What about a break?
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