Hereabout: meaning, definitions and examples
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hereabout
[ หhษชษrษหbaสt ]
location reference
Hereabout refers to the area surrounding the speaker's location or nearby. It can imply a vague or approximate location that is associated with the speaker's current position.
Synonyms
around here, in the vicinity, in this area, nearby.
Examples of usage
- There are several good restaurants hereabout.
- The weather is quite pleasant hereabout in the autumn.
- Iโve seen a few houses for sale hereabout.
- The wildlife is abundant hereabout, especially in summer.
Translations
Translations of the word "hereabout" in other languages:
๐ต๐น aqui
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฏเคนเคพเค เคเฅ เคฌเคพเคฐเฅ เคฎเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช hier
๐ฎ๐ฉ di sini
๐บ๐ฆ ััั
๐ต๐ฑ tutaj
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใง
๐ซ๐ท ici
๐ช๐ธ aquรญ
๐น๐ท burada
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุง
๐จ๐ฟ tady
๐ธ๐ฐ tu
๐จ๐ณ ่ฟ้
๐ธ๐ฎ tukaj
๐ฎ๐ธ hรฉr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผาฑะฝะดะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฅ
๐ฆ๐ฟ burada
๐ฒ๐ฝ aquรญ
Etymology
The term 'hereabout' is derived from the Old English 'hฤr' meaning 'here' combined with 'about' which stems from the Middle English 'aboute', meaning 'around'. Historically, the use of 'hereabout' was more common in the 19th century and was often utilized in formal contexts to describe a location in relation to one's current position. Its usage has seen a decline with the evolution of the English language, yet it still retains a presence in colloquial speech, particularly in certain dialects. The construction and meaning reflect a geographical proximity, making it a useful term for everyday discussions about location.