Definition

This word is used to indicate a general area, number, or time that is close to what has been mentioned.

Example

The meeting will be held at 3 PM or thereabouts.

Conversation

Do you know where the new cafe is located?

I think it's around Main Street and 5th Avenue, or thereabouts.

That sounds about right; I remember hearing it's near the park.

Yeah, I should be able to find it thereabouts without any trouble.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thereabouts → The word is formed from "there" (from Old English "þær", meaning at that place) and "abouts" (from Old English "abūtan", meaning around or about). The term "thereabouts" refers to a location that is near or around a specified place.

Memory Tip

Think of 'there' as indicating a specific place and 'abouts' as meaning around that place — together, they help you remember that 'thereabouts' refers to a location nearby.

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