Difference between Around and About

What is the difference between Around and About?

Around as a preposition is defining a circle or closed curve containing. while About as a preposition is around; all round; outside or on every side of.

Around

Part of speech: preposition

Definition: Defining a circle or closed curve containing. Following a path which curves near an object, with the object on the inside of the curve Near (also applicable to time). At various places in.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: In a circular formation. Along the edges; on every side, in all directions. In random places; aimlessly, with no real direction. With circular motion; coming back to a particular place. Nearby, in the area. Alive, existent, or present.

Example sentence: Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first.

About

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: On all sides; around.In circuit; circularly; by a circuitous way; around the outside; as, a mile about, and a third of a mile across.Here and there; around; in one place and another.Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence, in quality, manner, degree, etc.; as, about as cold; about as high; -- also of quantity, number, time.To a reserved position; half round; in the opposite direction; on the opposite tack; as, to face about; to turn one's self about.

Part of speech: preposition

Definition: Around; all round; outside or on every side of.In the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place; by or on (one's person).Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout.Near; not far from; -- determining approximately time, size, quantity.In concern with; engaged in; intent on.(Before a verbal noun or an infinitive): On the point or verge of; going; in act of.Concerning; with regard to; on account of; touching.

Example sentence: Success isn't always about greatness. It's about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.

We hope you now know whether to use Around or About in your sentence.

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