About has 12 synonyms including virtually, near, well-nigh. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
About contains 5 letters: 3 vowels (A, O, U) and 2 consonants (B, T). Here is the frequency breakdown:
About scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. At 5 letters, about fits most board positions and pairs well with existing tiles. With 3 vowels and 2 consonants, this word has a vowel-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| approximately | 29 | 32 | 13 |
| virtually | 15 | 18 | 9 |
| well-nigh | 15 | 18 | 9 |
| roughly | 14 | 15 | 7 |
| nearly | 9 | 10 | 6 |
The most common synonyms for about are virtually, near, well-nigh, some, nearly. In total, there are 12 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
About does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, about is a valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 9 points.
About has 5 letters: 3 vowels (A, O, U) and 2 consonants (B, T).