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approximate as adverb

 

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Approximate - Adverb

Definition:

Approximate, as an adverb, means close to an exact amount or value, but not exactly that amount or value. It indicates an estimation or rough calculation.

Usage:

1. The distance between the two cities is approximately 200 miles.

2. He arrived at the party at approximately 8 o'clock.

3. The temperature outside is approximately 25 degrees Celsius.

Synonyms:

roughly, around, about, nearly, close to, just about

Antonyms:

precisely, exactly, accurately

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