approximately

adverb B1 Neutral

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Meaning

Approximately means "about" or "not exactly," and is used when giving an estimate or rough idea of a number or amount.

💡 A common mistake is to use "approximately" when giving an exact number; it should be used for estimates.

Example Sentences

How long does it take approximately to get there ?

The meeting did not last approximately two hours .

The meeting will start at approximately three o'clock today .

Word in Context

I am cooking dinner because my friend is coming to my house this evening and she said she would arrive at approximately seven o'clock . I have checked the oven , and the vegetables are roasting so the kitchen smells nice . I tasted the sauce and added a little salt because it needed more flavor . While the food cooks , I am setting the table and folding the napkins carefully . If everything goes well , we will eat around eight and talk for a long time .

Common Phrases

approximately 100 approximately 50% approximately 10 minutes

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