approximately
The word “approximately” has 5 syllables: ap-prox-i-mate-ly
It's pronounced as /əˈprɑksɪmətli/
What is synonym and antonym for approximately?
In the thesaurus, “approximately” has 21 synonyms and 8 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for approximately along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for approximately
- about
- after a fashion
- around
- generally
- kind of
- like
- loosely
- more or less
- much
- near
- nearly
- nominally
- plus or minus
- practically
- roughly
- say
- some
- somewhere about
- somewhere around
- virtually
- well-nigh
Antonyms for approximately
- due
- even
- exactly
- just
- precisely
- sharp
- smack-dab
- squarely
Meanings of approximately
- adverb
- Imprecise but close to in quantity or amount.
Example Sentences
- The journey will take approximately two hours by car.
- There were approximately 200 people attending the conference.
- The building is approximately 50 meters tall.
- She earns approximately $3,000 per month.
- The answer is approximately correct, but some details are missing.
On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to approximately, such as: about, after a fashion, around, due, even, exactly, generally.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
about
- abroad
- across
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- almost
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- alongside
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- aroused
- as concerns
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- at
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- awakened
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- in the ball park
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- insomniac
- just about
- kind of
- largely
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- loosely
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- near
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- on
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narrowly
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mainly
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near
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- just about
- kind of
- land
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- near-at-hand
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nearly
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- within a little
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