Which one do you use? Which one is correct?
The last time I saw her was around a week ago.
The last time I saw her was about a week ago.
Full Version: Around Or About?
QUOTE(Gretchen @ Jan 27 2008, 06:29 PM) 
Which one do you use? Which one is correct?
The last time I saw her was around a week ago.
The last time I saw her was about a week ago.
The last time I saw her was around a week ago.
The last time I saw her was about a week ago.
Both.
About being around, maybe it's a roundabout way of being about.
The last time I saw her was approximately a week ago 
QUOTE(Gretchen @ Jan 27 2008, 06:29 PM)
Which one do you use? Which one is correct?
The last time I saw her was around a week ago.
The last time I saw her was about a week ago.
The last time I saw her was around a week ago.
The last time I saw her was about a week ago.
Do you wander around or about?
It seems to fit with all contexts.
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