About (preposition, adverb) — عن / حوالي: Concerning; on the subject of; approximately; nearby Below are 5 words with a similar meaning; the linked ones have full GL Dictionary entries with their meaning in Arabic.
Close to a particular number, amount, or time but not exact; roughly; used when a precise figure is unknown or unnecessary
Surrounding on all sides; in a circular path; approximately / about a number or idea; present in a place or situation
concerningregardingnear
A discourse phrase meaning 'regarding' or 'turning now to' — used to shift attention to a new person, topic, or contrasting point
A formal phrase meaning 'regarding', 'concerning', or 'with respect to' — used to specify the exact point under discussion
Approximately; around; about; roughly; near; close to; in the vicinity of; around the time
In contact with and supported by; in operation.
Prefix in email subject lines meaning regarding or in reply to; also Royal Engineers or religious education.