Meanings
How to pronounce "about to":
AU
Indicates something that will happen very soon; indicates action that is imminent.
Indicates that one has no intention of doing the stated thing at any time in the future.
Indicates that one is preparing or planning to do the stated thing at some time in the future, not necessarily imminently.
Example Sentences
1
She was about to give up when she finally found her lost keys.
2
I'm sorry, but I'm about to leave for work.
3
The game was intense, and I felt like my team was about to win.
4
He was about to propose to his girlfriend when she interrupted him with the news of her promotion.
5
We were about to start our picnic when it started raining.
