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Approximately

🔄 Synonyms of "Approximately"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
aboutverbNearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost.
someOf a measurement: approximately, roughly.
just about(idiomatic) Approximately, very nearly.
roughlyWithout precision or exactness; imprecisely but close to in quantity or amount; approximately.
aroundSo as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof.
more or lessApproximately.
or so(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
close to(informal) Nearly; almost.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Approximately"

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WordDefinition
someOf a measurement: approximately, roughly.
more or lessApproximately.
close to(informal) Nearly; almost.
just about(idiomatic) Approximately, very nearly.
aboutNearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost.
aroundSo as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof.
roughlyWithout precision or exactness; imprecisely but close to in quantity or amount; approximately.
or so(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
approxnounAlternative spelling of approx..
nearlyIn close approximation; almost, virtually.
almostVery close to, but not quite.
virtuallyAlmost but not quite.
approximationnoun(uncountable, countable) The act, process or result of approximating, as:
there(location) In or at a place or location (stated, implied or otherwise indicated) that is perceived to be away from, or at a relative distance from, the speaker (compare here).
nearAt or towards a position close in space or time.
anyTo even the slightest extent, at all.
vicinitynounNeighbourhood; nearby region; surrounding area.
closelyIn a close manner.
towardsIn the direction of something (indicated by context).
practicallyIn practice; in effect or in actuality, though possibly not officially, technically, or legally.

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📝 Common Phrases with "Approximately"

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