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noin — meaning in English

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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.
  • ish adverb (informal) Somewhat, roughly, or approximately.
  • odd adj Strange, unusual, or not what you would expect.
  • some determiner An unspecified but limited amount or number of something.
  • such determiner Of the kind already mentioned or implied.
  • that det Used to point out a specific thing, person, or idea, especially one that is more distant (in space, time, or attention) than something called "this."
  • thereabout adv About or near that place.
  • voilà interjection Said when you reveal or produce something, to draw attention to a finished result or a neat solution.

Senses

noin is used for these senses in English:

  • I mean (colloquial) An indication of approximation or uncertainty.
  • 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.
  • around Nearly; approximately; about.
  • around Near; in the vicinity of.
  • circa Approximately, about, around (typically in relation to time)
  • ish (colloquial) about, approximately
  • just about (idiomatic) Approximately, very nearly.

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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