JUST ABOUT

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does just about mean? 

• JUST ABOUT (adverb)
  The adverb JUST ABOUT has 1 sense:

1. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

  Familiarity information: JUST ABOUT used as an adverb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• JUST ABOUT (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

Synonyms:

about; approximately; around; close to; just about; more or less; or so; roughly; some

Context example:

20 or so people were at the party

 Context examples 

The barrel shook as he leaned his shoulders against it, and I was just about to jump up when the man began to speak.

(Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson)

That’s just about all that passed between us, as near as I can remember.

(The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

Exercise and physical activity are good for just about everyone, including older adults.

(Exercise for Seniors, NIH: National Institute on Aging)

Another potential application would be for countries that are just about to eliminate the disease.

(The Dog's Nose Knows Malaria, Kevin Enochs/VOA)

These days you can do just about anything in your career and win big.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

"You don't have to eat dogs. You think different just about the time you're all in. You've never ben all in, so you don't know anything about it."

(Love of Life and Other Stories, by Jack London)

It was just about two hours ago.

(His Last Bow, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

I was just about to look at them when I saw the door-handle move.

(Dracula, by Bram Stoker)

Don’t you think you’ve stretched that neck of yours just about enough?

(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)

Ask just about any parent whether napping has benefits and you'll likely hear a resounding "yes," particularly for the child's mood, energy levels, and school performance.

(Children Who Nap Are Happier, Have Higher IQ, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)