just about

phrase

Synonyms of just aboutnext
: almost
the work is just about done

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And while the price of just about everything Americans buy has gone up since 1980, clothing is a notable exception. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 After a successful Early Access Beta in August and an open beta in September, the game's multiplayer mode is just about ready for the full release on October 23. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026 Center Aaron Brewer can get just about anywhere with his athleticism in the wide-zone blocking scheme. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 Instead, like just about every phone camera from the last few years, Oppo is taking advantage of pixel-binning, which combines multiple nearby pixels into one. — Dominic Preston, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for just about

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of just about was in 1836

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“Just about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/just%20about. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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