just about
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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.
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.