ABOUT
1 a : reasonably close to b : ALMOST
c : on the verge of -- usually used with be and a following infinitive -- used with a negative to express intention or determination
2 : on all sides : AROUND 3 a : in rotation b : around the outside 4 : HERE AND THERE 5 : in the vicinity : NEAR 6 : in succession : ALTERNATELY 7 : in the opposite direction