US /ˈhɪrəˌbaʊt/ UK /ˈhɪərəˌbaʊt/
adv

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    in this general area; near this place

    There must be an inn hereabout where we can rest.

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Synonyms
1 adv · in this general area; near... hereaboutsnearbyclosearoundlocally
Word family
Derived forms hereabouts
Related forms hereabout

Etymology

From here (Old English hēr) + about (Old English onbūtan 'around'); a compound adverb of place.

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