just about - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

just about

to a very close amount or situationto a very close amount or situation

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Synonyms

most some near more or less practically nearly or so approximately nigh morally fairly roughly well-nigh around about just about close to virtually almost

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just about

1

to a very close amount or situation

The party was just about to start when the unexpected rain forced everyone inside.
She had just about finished reading the entire book before the library closed.
The bakery is just about to launch a new line of gluten-free pastries.
After hours of searching, they were just about ready to give up when they found the lost keys.

Synonyms:

most some near more or less practically nearly or so approximately nigh morally fairly roughly well-nigh around about close to virtually almost

2

used to refer to an estimate or approximation that is not exact but fairly close to the correct amount or quantity

It’s just about 10 miles from here to the nearest town.
The repairs will cost just about $500, give or take.
There are just about 50 people attending the event tonight.

Synonyms:

approximately around give or take some odd in the vicinity thereabouts roughly more or less or so about