around vs about

around is not an adjective while about is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
around	No	No	No	Yes
about	No	Yes	No	Yes

As adverbs, around and about are synonyms defined as:

As adverbs, around and about are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of around include approximately, close to, just about, more or less, or so, roughly, some.

As adverbs, around and about are synonyms defined as:

around and about: used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction

As adverbs, around and about are synonyms defined as:

As adverbs, around and about are synonyms defined as:

around (adjective)	about (adjective)
	on the move

around (adverb)	about (adverb)
in circumference	(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
in the area or vicinity	in the area or vicinity
from beginning to end; throughout	in or to a reversed position or direction
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct	in rotation or succession
used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction	used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
by a circular or circuitous route	(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
in a circle or circular motion	all around or on all sides
all around or on all sides
to a particular destination either specified or understood
in or to a reversed position or direction