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announcement
Noun
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An announcement is something that informs people about a topic or an issue.
The announcement in the airport told people that some airplanes would not arrive on time.
about
Preposition
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You use about to say what subject something is related to.
Let's not talk about her problems.
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If something moves about, it moves this way and that way.
He walked about the place, looking everywhere.
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Having to do with, concerning, regarding.
I will talk about dogs.
about
Adverb
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You use about before a number or amount, to say that it may be a little more or a little less.
We're here just about every week.
About two years ago, I started skiing.
about
Adjective
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Something is about to happen, it will happen very soon; almost going to happen.
Please be seated. We're about to begin.
tender
Adjective
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sensitive, painful when touched
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(of food) soft and easy to chew
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loving, gentle
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a means of paying for something