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Approximately

əˈprɑksəmətli
Very common
~ 2800
~ 2800, Very common
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Approximately - Close to an exact number or amount, but not precise., Almost - Nearly, very close to being something.

Approximately - Meanings

Approximately - Close to an exact number or amount, but not precise.

Example: The meeting will start at approximately 3:30 PM.
Usage: formalContext: professional settings
Note: Used when giving estimates or rough timings.

Almost - Nearly, very close to being something.

Example: I have approximately finished my homework.
Usage: informalContext: everyday conversations
Note: Informal usage to convey a rough idea of completion.

Approximately's synonyms

Approximately expressions, common phrases

Roughly

Roughly indicates an approximate or imprecise time or quantity.
Example: The meeting will start roughly at 9 AM.
Note: Roughly conveys a less precise estimation compared to 'approximately.'

About

About is used to suggest an approximate number or quantity.
Example: There are about 30 people attending the event.
Note: About is a common synonym for 'approximately' but may imply a slightly more vague estimation.

Around

Around signifies an approximate time or location.
Example: The store closes around 6 PM.
Note: Around is similar in meaning to 'approximately,' indicating a loose or estimated value.

More or less

More or less implies an inexact or approximate amount.
Example: It will take more or less an hour to reach the destination.
Note: More or less conveys a similar meaning to 'approximately' but with an added notion of variability or flexibility.

Ballpark figure

A ballpark figure is an approximate or rough estimate.
Example: Can you give me a ballpark figure of how much the project will cost?
Note: Ballpark figure is a colloquial term for 'approximately,' often used in informal contexts.

In the vicinity of

In the vicinity of indicates a rough proximity or approximate location.
Example: The restaurant is in the vicinity of the hotel.
Note: In the vicinity of suggests a close or nearby relationship, similar to 'approximately.'

Give or take

Give or take implies a margin of error or approximation.
Example: The journey will take an hour, give or take a few minutes.
Note: Give or take adds a sense of flexibility or allowance for variation that 'approximately' might not explicitly express.

Approximately everyday (slang) expressions

Around about

A colloquial way of saying 'approximately'.
Example: The meeting will start at around about 3 o'clock.
Note: Combination of words to convey a rough estimate.

In the ballpark of

Indicates a rough approximation or estimate.
Example: The project will cost somewhere in the ballpark of $5000.
Note: Refers to being within a reasonable range or scope of the actual value.

Give or take a hair

Slang term to indicate a small margin of error in approximation.
Example: It's about 15 minutes away, give or take a hair.
Note: Emphasizes a very small deviation from the estimated value.

Close to

Indicating a near approximation in time or quantity.
Example: She arrived close to noon for the appointment.
Note: Implies a proximity to the exact value without specifying the exact margin of error.

Approximately - Examples

Approximately 50 people attended the meeting.
The journey will take approximately two hours.
The cost of the project is approximately $10,000.

Approximately grammar

Approximately - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: approximately
Conjugations
Adverb (Adverb): approximately
Syllables, Separation and Stress
approximately Contains 5 syllables: ap • prox • i • mate • ly
Phonetic transcription: ə-ˈpräk-sə-mət-lē
ap prox i mate ly , ə ˈpräk mət (The red syllable is stressed)

Approximately - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
approximately: ~ 2800 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.