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Verb

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be about (third-person singular simple present is about, present participle being about, simple past was about, past participle been about)

  1. (This entry is a translation hub.)
    What is this book about?

Usage notes

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  • Not to confuse with to "be about to", which describes the intention, e.g. "I am about to sell my car".

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