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Thereabouts Definition & Meaning

thereabouts
adverb
  1. near that time or date; "come at noon or thereabouts"
  2. near that place; "he stayed in London or thereabouts for several weeks"

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Frequently asked questions

What does thereabouts mean?
near that time or date; "come at noon or thereabouts" near that place; "he stayed in London or thereabouts for several weeks"
What part of speech is thereabouts?
Thereabouts is an adverb.
How many definitions does thereabouts have?
Thereabouts has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

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