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Synonyms & Similar Words
approximately
around
about
nearly
roughly
close to
almost
just about
more or less
in the region of
in the vicinity of
nearby
adjoining
adjacent
neighboring
bordering
proximate
imminent
impending
forthcoming
upcoming
approaching
looming
pending
on the horizon
in the offing
close at hand
Meaning of Roughly
The primary meaning of the word "Roughly" is to indicate an approximation or a lack of precision.
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something is approximate or not exact
- * Used to indicate a rough or approximate calculation or estimate
- * Used to describe something that is crude or unfinished in terms of its texture or appearance
Etymology of Roughly
The word "Roughly" originates from the Old English and Old Norse words for "rough" and has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe something that is unfinished, crude, or unpolished
Historically, the word has evolved to include a range of meanings related to approximation, estimation, and lack of precision
Example Uses
- The city is roughly 100 miles from the coast
- * The project will be completed roughly six months from now
- * The new employee was roughly the same age as the rest of the team
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
exactly
precisely
accurately
meticulously
carefully
delicately
finely
smoothly
perfectly
flawlessly
immaculately
spotlessly
totally
completely
utterly
entirely
wholly
fully
highly
strictly
closely
tightly