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    Thereabouts

    /ˌðɛərəˈbaʊts/

    Meaning & Definition

    adverb
    Approximately; around that place or time.
    The meeting will start at 3 PM or thereabouts.
    In the vicinity of a certain location.
    She lives in the city, somewhere thereabouts.
    Used to indicate a rough estimate.
    The cost of the project is likely to be $10,000, give or take a few hundred thereabouts.

    Etymology

    Combination of 'there' and 'abouts', indicating a nearby or approximate location.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    give or take
    an approximate amount or time, subject to slight variation.
    more or less
    to a certain degree; fairly close to.
    in the neighborhood of
    approximately; around the vicinity of.

    Related Words

    there
    referring to a place or location.
    about
    on the subject of; around.
    vicinity
    the area near or surrounding a particular place.

    Slang Meanings

    somewhere around
    He's living in that area or thereabouts.
    near enough
    The cash should be here or thereabouts for the purchase.