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▸ adjective: (informal, predicative only, with the verb "to be") Alive; existing.
▸ adverb: So as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof.
▸ adverb: So as to surround or be near.
▸ adverb: Nearly; approximately; about.
▸ adverb: From place to place.
▸ adverb: From one state or condition to an opposite or very different one; with a metaphorical change in direction; bringing about awareness or agreement.
▸ adverb: (with turn, spin, etc.) So as to partially or completely rotate; so as to face in the opposite direction.
▸ adverb: Used with verbs to indicate repeated or continuous action, or in numerous locations or with numerous people.
▸ adverb: Used with certain verbs to suggest unproductive activity.
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close to,
just about,
more or less,
about,
some,
approximately,
roughly,
round,
or so,
aroun,
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