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about
A1 relating to a particular subject or person
Dictionary examples:
They think about sleep while working. (0.0)
He dreams about pizza all day. (0.0)
The joke about teachers makes students laugh. (0.0)
I've got a book about Jung. (10.2)
What's she talking about? (13.9)
How/What about? (SUGGESTION)
A2 used when suggesting or offering something to someone
Dictionary examples:
How about we try to speak English with a funny accent? (0.0)
How about we dress up as bananas for the party? (0.0)
How about we have a pillow fight in the library? (0.0)
How about a trip to the zoo this afternoon? (10.3)
"Coffee, Sarah?" "No, thanks." "What about you, Kate?" (13.9)
How about cycling there? (33.7)
How/What about? (OPINION)
B1 used to ask for someone's opinion on a particular subject
Dictionary examples:
What about pizza? It's round, cheesy, and never complains about your outfit! (0.0)
How about my new haircut? I call it 'Survived a Wind Tunnel'! (0.0)
What about my dance moves? I call this one 'The Awkward Penguin'! (0.0)
What about Ava - is she nice? (8.3)
So the town was nice - how about the food? (10.1)