Cool MateMeaning of Approximately
used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or correct
In simple words: About or close to a certain amount.
Approximately in a sentence
- The journey took approximately seven hours.
- The two buildings were approximately equal in size.
- Approximately £4 000 worth of product was stolen in the raid.
How to use Approximately
Use 'approximately' when giving an estimate. It's appropriate in academic and professional contexts, but may sound overly formal in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
approximately + number/quantity
Memory hint
Approximate sounds like 'a-proximate' — think of being close to the exact point.
Related words
Collocations with Approximately
- approximately equal to
- approximately 50%
- approximately three hours
Common mistakes with Approximately
- Using 'approximately' with a precise number (e.g., saying 'approximately 2000' instead of 'about 2000').
- Confusing 'approximately' with 'exactly'.
- Omitting 'approximately' when it’s needed for clarity in estimates.
Approximately appears in
Approximately in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تقريباً
حوالي أو قريب من مقدار معين.
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রায়
কোনো নির্দিষ্ট পরিমাণের কাছাকাছি বা প্রায়।
- GermanDeutsch
Ungefähr
So ungefähr oder nahe an einer bestimmten Menge.
- SpanishEspañol
Aproximadamente
Cerca de una cierta cantidad.
- Persianفارسی
تقریباً
حدوداً یا نزدیک به یک مقدار معین.
- FrenchFrançais
Environ
Environ ou proche d'une certaine quantité.
- Hindiहिन्दी
लगभग
किसी निश्चित राशि के आसपास या करीब।
- ItalianItaliano
Circa
Circa o vicino a una certa quantità.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Aproximadamente
Mais ou menos, perto de uma certa quantidade.
- RussianРусский
Примерно
Около или близко к определенной сумме.
- Urduاردو
تقریباً
کسی مقدار کے قریب یا اس کے ارد گرد۔
- Chinese中文
大约
大约或接近某个数量。
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Frequently asked questions about Approximately
What does Approximately mean?
About or close to a certain amount.
What is the definition of Approximately?
used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or correct
How do you use Approximately in a sentence?
The journey took approximately seven hours.
Can you give another example of Approximately?
The two buildings were approximately equal in size.
What are synonyms for Approximately?
Common alternatives include about, around, near.
What is the opposite of Approximately?
Opposite meanings include exactly, precisely.
What words go with Approximately?
It commonly pairs with approximately equal to, approximately 50%, approximately three hours.
What are common mistakes when using Approximately?
Using 'approximately' with a precise number (e.g., saying 'approximately 2000' instead of 'about 2000'). Confusing 'approximately' with 'exactly'. Omitting 'approximately' when it’s needed for clarity in estimates.
How do you pronounce Approximately?
US: /["/əˈprɑːksɪmətli/"]/, UK: /["/əˈprɒksɪmətli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Approximately?
Use 'approximately' when giving an estimate. It's appropriate in academic and professional contexts, but may sound overly formal in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Approximately?
"Approximately" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.