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around 10 am vs at about 10 am

Both "around 10 am" and "at about 10 am" are correct, commonly used phrases to indicate an approximate time. They're interchangeable and convey the same meaning.
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around 10 am

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate an approximate time.

This phrase is used to convey an estimated time, not an exact time. It implies that the time may vary slightly.

Examples:

  • Let's meet around 10 am for breakfast.
  • The event is scheduled to start around 10 am.
  • ... could you analyse parts of speech of "at around 10 AM" & "around 10 AM"? Ask Question. Asked 6 years, 1 month ago. Modified 6 years, 1 month ago.
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  • Jan 18, 2023 ... UPDATE: Around 10 a.m. someone called 911 to report a man who was wearing a suspicious looking vest that looked like it was carrying ...
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  • Oct 10, 2024 ... 48 likes, 1 comments - risingtidecarwash on October 10, 2024: "Rising Tide anticipates reopening around 10 AM today The team is hard at ...
  • Aug 13, 2024 ... Around 10 a.m. this morning, CSPFD along with Coral Springs Police, responded to a multiple vehicle accident near the intersection of Coral ...
  • Oct 18, 2024 ... Macer Hilyard, 81, was last seen around 10 a.m. Thursday in the 5800 block of Pimlico Road. Anyone with information is asked to call 911.

Alternatives:

  • approximately 10 am
  • about 10 am
  • near 10 am
  • close to 10 am
  • around 10 o'clock

at about 10 am

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate an approximate time.

This phrase is also used to convey an estimated time, not an exact time. It suggests a slight variation in the specified time.

Examples:

  • The meeting is scheduled to start at about 10 am.
  • We will arrive at about 10 am.
  • Mar 7, 2021 ... At about 10 a.m. this morning, Jacob Richard Rogers, 21, of Estacada was seen speeding by one of our deputies. Rogers was driving a 2004 ...
  • The video will premiere on YouTube June 19, at about 10 am here in Utah, USA, or at 16:00 GMT. We chose a classic song, and the photo gives you a subtle clue.
  • The parade will begin promptly at 8:30 am, and it usually finishes at about 10 am. Arrive early, because Lakeway Drive becomes very congested starting around 7 ...
  • Jun 25, 2017 ... I woke up today at about 10 AM in my cold, dark bedroom feeling sad. And not for any particular reason. I have a lot of really good things ...
  • Yesterday at about 10 a.m. I arrived at the office of Miguel Brown, the manager of the H. Upmann factory. He immediately gave me an enormous cigar to start ...
  • Apr 8, 2024 ... Solar eclipse to darken skies starting at about 10 a.m. in Arizona. Watch livestream here ... Residents of Arizona were able to witness a partial ...
  • At about 10 AM, she stopped wanting to eat, she was crying uncontrollably, she still had a fever with cold hands and feet and then she started to make a ...
  • Aug 5, 2020 ... For me (Germany, GMT+2) my data updates at about 10 am. I always thought it's because YouTube needs time to process the data from yesterday ...
  • Apr 9, 2012 ... However, I would have used something like: "I get to work at about 10 am". Can anyone explain why it is used like this (in the sentence in ...

Alternatives:

  • around 10 am
  • approximately 10 am
  • about 10 am
  • near 10 am
  • close to 10 am

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