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The correct spelling is bout.
How to pronounce bout
/bʌʊt/
nounIPA: /bʌʊt/
Say it like: Bow-t
The correct spelling is bout. A period of something, usually painful or unpleasant. For example: "a bout of drought."
Usage Examples
“a bout of drought.”
“The snake was coiled about his ankle.”
“He was well known about town.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A period of something, usually painful or unpleasant.
- 2.A boxing match.
- 3.An assault (a fencing encounter) at which the score is kept.
- 4.A roller derby match.
- 5.A fighting competition.
verb
- 1.To contest a bout.
preposition
- 1.In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of.
- 2.Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout.
- 3.Indicates that something will happen very soon; indicates a plan or intention to do something.
- 4.Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of; to affect.
- 5.Concerned with; engaged in; intent on.
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