just about

This page is about the collocation just about

collocation pattern: adverb + adverb

Meaning

almost or very nearly

For example

  • I must have talked to just about everybody there.

  • I'm still doing my hair, but I'm just about ready.

Quick Quiz

If a game's just about over, it's

a. just started

b. just finished

c. nearly finished
a) just started b) just finished c) nearly finished

Contributor: Matt Errey