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Hereabouts Definition & Meaning

hereabouts
adverb
  1. in this general vicinity; "the people are friendly hereabouts"

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Frequently asked questions

What does hereabouts mean?
in this general vicinity; "the people are friendly hereabouts"
What part of speech is hereabouts?
Hereabouts is an adverb.

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