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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.

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.

Alternatives:

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

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