approximately

adverb
/əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət.li/

Meaning

used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact

Example Sentences

The journey takes approximately three hours.

Synonyms

about, roughly, around, nearly, close to

Antonyms

exactly, precisely, accurately

Collocations

approximately equal, approximately the same, approximately three hours

More Example Sentences

This research will take approximately eighteen months to complete.

Related Vocabularies

seemingly; as far as one knows or can see; clearly; evidently
to a small degree or extent
Up in or into the air; overhead.
in a short and clear way; for a short time
Completely or wholly.
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.

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