word
Approximately
Uh-PRAH-ksuh-muh-tlee
/ʌˈprɑːksʌmʌtliː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
approximately
Dictionary meaning
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct.
Examples
- Lasted approximately an hour.
Synonyms: about
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