about
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around.
Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout.
See about to.
On the point or verge of.
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of.
Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on.
Within or in the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place.
On one’s person; nearby the person.
On or near (one's person); attached as an attribute to; in the makeup of, or at the command of.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing