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HUBLOT Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

About 3 a.m.

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not exactly a particular amount or number
a.
used for showing that you are guessing at an amount or number
- About 250 people were killed in the explosion.
- Ann must be about the same age as you.
b.
used for referring to a time that is not exact
- I woke up at about 3 a.m.

Can 3:10 be called "about 3 a.m"?
  

Top answer

m"? Yes, that is good. Or even 3:15 or 2:45 AM.

  • m"?
  • Yes, that is good.
  • Or even 3:15 or 2:45 AM.
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HUBLOTCan 3:10 be called "about 3 a.m"?
Yes, that is good. Or even 3:15 or 2:45 AM.
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Mister Micawber,



Do about 3 a.m. and around 3 a.m. mean exactly the same thing?
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HUBLOTDo about 3 a.m. and around 3 a.m. mean exactly the same thing?
Yes, they do.
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How about 3ish? Is it the same as 'about' or 'around' 3? Thanks

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