Cool MateMeaning of Roughly
approximately but not exactly
In simple words: Approximately, not exactly
Roughly in a sentence
- Sales are up by roughly 10 per cent.
- We live roughly halfway between here and the coast.
- They all left at roughly the same time.
- **Roughly speaking**, we receive about fifty letters a week on the subject.
- He pushed her roughly out of the way.
- ‘What do you want?’ she demanded roughly.
- roughly plastered walls
How to use Roughly
Use 'roughly' when you want to give an estimate or approximation. It’s neutral and suitable for most contexts, but avoid in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
roughly + adverb/adjective/number
Memory hint
Think of a rough sea — it’s not calm, just approximately wild!
Related words
Collocations with Roughly
- roughly speaking
- roughly estimated
- roughly the same
- roughly translates
Synonyms for Roughly
- approximately
- about
- around
- nearly
- close to
Common mistakes with Roughly
- Used in place of 'exactly' or 'precisely'.
- Incorrectly placed at the end of the sentence.
- Confused with 'rough' as an adjective.
Roughly appears in
Roughly in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تقريبًا، بشكل تقريبي
تقريبًا، ليس بالضبط
- Bengaliবাংলা
মোটামুটি, আন্দাজে
প্রায়, ঠিক নয়
- GermanDeutsch
ungefähr, grob
Ungefähr, nicht exakt
- SpanishEspañol
Aproximadamente, más o menos
Más o menos, no exactamente
- Persianفارسی
تقریباً، حدوداً، با خشونت، ناصاف
تقریباً، نه دقیق
- FrenchFrançais
Grosso modo, environ, à peu près
Environ, pas exactement
- Hindiहिन्दी
लगभग, मोटे तौर पर
लगभग, बिल्कुल नहीं
- ItalianItaliano
Circa, Approssimativamente, Grosso modo
Circa, non precisamente
- PortuguesePortuguês
Aproximadamente, mais ou menos
Mais ou menos, não exatamente
- RussianРусский
Примерно, грубо
Примерно, не точно
- Urduاردو
تقریباً، اندازہً
تقریباً، بالکل نہیں
- Chinese中文
大约，粗略地
差不多，不完全准确
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Frequently asked questions about Roughly
What does Roughly mean?
Approximately, not exactly
What is the definition of Roughly?
approximately but not exactly
How do you use Roughly in a sentence?
Sales are up by roughly 10 per cent.
Can you give another example of Roughly?
We live roughly halfway between here and the coast.
What are synonyms for Roughly?
Common alternatives include approximately, about, around, nearly, close to.
What is the opposite of Roughly?
Opposite meanings include exactly, precisely.
What words go with Roughly?
It commonly pairs with roughly speaking, roughly estimated, roughly the same, roughly translates.
What are common mistakes when using Roughly?
Used in place of 'exactly' or 'precisely'. Incorrectly placed at the end of the sentence. Confused with 'rough' as an adjective.
How do you pronounce Roughly?
US: /["/ˈrʌfli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈrʌfli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Roughly?
Use 'roughly' when you want to give an estimate or approximation. It’s neutral and suitable for most contexts, but avoid in very formal writing.
What CEFR level is Roughly?
"Roughly" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.