bout

C2
Pronunciation
/bʌʊt/
/ˈbaʊt/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

A period of something, usually painful or unpleasant.

Example Sentences
  • a bout of drought.
2 Definition

A boxing match.

3 Definition

An assault (a fencing encounter) at which the score is kept.

4 Definition

A roller derby match.

5 Definition

A fighting competition.

6 Definition

A bulge or widening in a musical instrument, such as either of the two characteristic bulges of a guitar.

7 Definition

The going and returning of a plough, or other implement used to mark the ground and create a headland, across a field.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To contest a bout.

Preposition
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of.

Example Sentences
  • The snake was coiled about his ankle.
2 Definition

Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout.

Example Sentences
  • He was well known about town.
3 Definition

Indicates that something will happen very soon; indicates a plan or intention to do something.

4 Definition

Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of; to affect.

Synonyms
apropos as for
Example Sentences
  • He talked a lot about his childhood.
5 Definition

Concerned with; engaged in; intent on.

Example Sentences
  • to be about one's business
6 Definition

Within or in the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place.

Example Sentences
  • I can't find my reading glasses, but they must be somewhere about the house.
7 Definition

On one's person; nearby the person.

Example Sentences
  • I had no weapon about me but a stick.
8 Definition

In or near, as in mental faculties or in the possession of; under the control of; at one's command; in one's makeup.

Example Sentences
  • He has his wits about him.