adv
approximately
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adv
1
Roughly; close to a particular amount or figure, but not exact.
"The journey takes approximately three hours."
"There were approximately 200 people at the event."
How to Use Approximately
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed before a number to mean "about" or "roughly."
Common pairings
approximately equal
approximately three hours
approximately half
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The journey takes _____ three hours.