just about — almost; nearly; approximately
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: almost; nearly; approximately
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒʌst əˈbaʊt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother can just about remember when smartphones didn't exist.
- I'm just about ready to give up on this math problem.
- The pizza was just about big enough to feed a small army.
just about
ADVERB[/dʒʌst əˈbaʊt/]
almost; nearly; approximately
almost; nearly; approximately
The scout has just about no doubt, but still hesitates to shout!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Just derives from Latin justus, meaning 'exact' or 'precise,' while about comes from Old English onbutan, meaning 'around' or 'outside.' The two words combined to develop the phrase 'just about,' expressing approximate proximity in time or quantity.
Breakdown
just (Latin justus: exact, precise) + about (Old English onbutan: around, outside). The compound phrase evolved to mean 'approximately' or 'nearly' by joining precision with spatial proximity.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother can just about remember when smartphones didn't exist.”
“I'm just about ready to give up on this math problem.”
“The pizza was just about big enough to feed a small army.”
“She's just about the smartest person I know.”
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