get about
Britishverb
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to move around, as when recovering from an illness
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to be socially active
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(of news, rumour, etc) to become known; spread
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Also get around . Move around, be active, especially after an illness. For example, At 85 Jean still gets around very well , or Arthritis makes it hard for him to get about . [Mid-1800s]
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Become known, circulate, as in The news of her engagement got about very quickly . [Early 1800s] Also see get around , def. 4.
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Be socially active, as in After her husband died, she didn't get about much for a year . Also see get around , def. 3 and 4.
Example Sentences
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That means redeeming investors will get about $730 million.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
The UFC gives about 20% of revenue to fighter pay, compared with boxers who get about 60% of revenue from their events.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
If I decide to sign up for Social Security at 69 ½, will I get about a 4% boost?
From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026
Full-time employees can get about 75% of their healthcare covered, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
I get about halfway there when Chris and Seven catch me.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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