Pronunciation: /baʊt/

Definitions of bout

noun a short period of intense activity or excitement

Example Sentences

A1 I'll tell you a little 'bout my trip to the beach last weekend.

A2 She's been talking 'bout her new job all day.

B1 Let's have a chat 'bout our plans for the upcoming holiday.

B2 The book provides information 'bout the history of the country.

C1 The documentary offers an in-depth analysis 'bout climate change.

C2 The lecture delved into a complex discussion 'bout quantum mechanics.

preposition used to indicate the purpose or reason for something

Example Sentences

A1 I'm going to the store 'bout some milk.

A2 She's thinking 'bout what to wear to the party.

B1 I need to talk to you 'bout an important matter.

B2 He's always bragging 'bout his accomplishments.

C1 The article talks 'bout the impact of technology on society.

C2 The book delves 'bout the complexities of human nature.

Examples of bout in a Sentence

formal Let's have a discussion about the matter at hand.

informal I heard you were talking bout me behind my back.

slang I'm thinking bout hitting up that new burger joint for lunch.

figurative He's been carrying around a heavy heart for bout a year now.

Grammatical Forms of bout

past tense

bouted

plural

bouts

comparative

more bout

superlative

most bout

present tense

bout

future tense

will bout

perfect tense

have bouted

continuous tense

is bouting

singular

bout

positive degree

bout

infinitive

to bout

gerund

boutting

participle

bouting

Origin and Evolution of bout

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'bout' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'boter' meaning to strike.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of a combat or fight, the word 'bout' has evolved to also mean a short period of intense activity or a match in sports such as boxing or wrestling.