около — meaning in English

English meaning

• about prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
• approximately adv Roughly; close to a particular amount or figure, but not exact.
• around prep Positioned so as to surround or encircle something.
• circa prep Used before a date to mean "approximately" or "around", when the exact date isn't known.
• some determiner An unspecified but limited amount or number of something.
• thereabout adv About or near that place.
• toward preposition In the direction of a place, person, or thing.

Senses

около is used for these senses in English:

• about Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
• approximately Imprecise but close to in quantity or amount.
• circa Approximately, about, around (typically in relation to time)
• some Of a measurement: approximately, roughly.
• some (stressed) Approximately, about (with a number).
• toward Located close to; near (a time or place).

about — full definition

1. prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
2. prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
3. adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
4. adj On the point of doing something; on the verge of.

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