about/around (approximately)

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
1

Hello there, :smiley:

Is there a difference in the following sentences ?

  1. I usually go to bed (at) around eleven.
  2. I usually go to bed (at) about eleven.

Thanks in advance,

mdenglish :smiley:

2

I can’t feel any difference, though I’ve never seen around used with time.

3

They’re both correct, and there’s no difference. It’s also possible to say, “I usually go to bed around about eleven.”

4

Jamie and Inga, thanks for your comments.

mdenglish :lol: