about to (do something)



about to (do something)

Intending to do something imminently or in the near future. I was just about to take out the garbage when you called to remind me! She's just about to start her new job this morning.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Cevdet-Turkish
Elettrae-LET-trahItalian
Kallias-Ancient Greek
Gligor-Macedonian
Aleksandru-Medieval Slavic
Glorianaglawr-ee-AN-əEnglish (Rare)