About/əˈbaʊt/ Definition 1 of 6Pro Tip 1/3Subject Emphasis Use 'about' to put emphasis on the topic of conversation or interest. Suddenly, they started arguing about politics. Pro Tip 2/3Expressing Opinions Apply 'about' when sharing personal views or feelings towards a subject. I feel really positive about the changes coming. Pro Tip 3/3Information Inquiry Use 'about' to ask for specific information on a topic. Can you tell me more about this author?