Meanings
- Australiainformalnot comparableNearly; approximately.
I grew up knowing only Aboriginal culture because my Grandfather died when I was around about ten years old.
2018, Jenny Martens, QShelter2 more examples
We had around about a dozen workers called out and they worked through to about 6 o'clock this morning doing repairs.
2009 March 6, The Daily TelegraphI quickly settled myself on my backside as a fox playfully chased a grasshopper around about fifty metres away.
2021 June 28, Marcus O'Dean, Sporting Shooter
Synonyms & antonyms
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