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whereabout

[ hwair-uh-bout, wair- ]

adverb



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Word History and Origins

Origin of whereabout1

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; where, about

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Example Sentences

Might I be permitted most respectfully to inquire whereabout this same old Starosty may be located?

The lawyer then sent for Mr. Sharp, the officer before employed, and commissioned him to track the young man's whereabout.

Lucretia had none of the sweet feminine habits which betray so lovelily the whereabout of women.

And in another moment Mrs. Mivers was heard bustling, scolding, till all trace of her whereabout was gone from the eyes of Helen.

Does any one wish to know whereabout on this rolling sphere Rice Corner is situated?

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