thereabouts
1 synonym for thereabouts, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — Near that place, time, or amount; approximately.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use thereabouts
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
or thereabouts
Etymology
From Middle English there-aboutes, built from there plus about plus an old adverb-forming -s ending.
Full origin of thereabouts →Frequently asked questions
What does “thereabouts” mean?
The word “thereabouts” means near that place, time, or amount; approximately. In plain terms, used to mean "roughly that" — an approximate place, time or number.
How do you pronounce “thereabouts”?
“Thereabouts” is pronounced theh-uh-ruh-BOWTS (/ˈðɛɹəˌbaʊts/ in IPA).
How do you use “thereabouts” in a sentence?
Here is “thereabouts” used in a sentence: “The meeting is at 3pm, or thereabouts.”
What part of speech is “thereabouts”?
“Thereabouts” is an adverb.
Where does the word “thereabouts” come from?
The word “thereabouts” comes from Middle English. From Middle English there-aboutes, built from there plus about plus an old adverb-forming -s ending.
Related words
1. Scottish2. from Middle English mid3. old dialectal form
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