approximately
Translation
approximately, about, roughly
Examples
The journey took approximately two hours.
The journey took approximately two hours.
There were approximately 50 people there.
There were approximately 50 people there.
Grammar Patterns
((approximately + number/quantity)) used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or correct The journey took approximately two hours.
Similar Words
Synonyms: about, roughly, around; Antonyms: exactly, precisely
Etymology
Formed from the adjective 'approximate' and the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
This is an adverb, so it describes a verb or quantity. It often comes before a number.