Just About

B1 8+
  • Frequency of Use
    60 %
  • Retention Rate
    40 %
  • Complexity
    30 %
  • Just About Meanings

    adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb; in this case, 'just about' modifies the verb or adjective it is paired with

    preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence; in this case, 'just about' indicates a close approximation or estimate

    Fields related to just about

    Everyday Conversations

    Used to indicate that something is almost or nearly true or accurate

    Casual Speech

    Used to suggest that something is close to being true or accurate

    Informal writing

    Used to convey a sense of approximation or estimation

    General Communication

    Used to express a high degree of certainty or confidence in a statement

    Occupation Usage of just about

    Writer

    In professional writing, 'just about' can be used to indicate almost or nearly, such as 'The project is just about complete.'

    Psychologist

    In psychology, 'just about' can be used to convey a sense of approximation or close proximity, such as 'The patient is just about ready to make a breakthrough.'

    Teacher

    In education, 'just about' can be used to suggest that something is almost or nearly accomplished, such as 'We are just about finished with the lesson.'

    Engineer

    In engineering, 'just about' can be used to indicate that something is very close to being accurate or complete, such as 'The design is just about finalized.'

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