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give or take

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial give or take has 1 sense
  1. give or take - plus or minus a small amount; "it is a mile away, give or take a few hundred yards"

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Term: give or take

Definition:

Give or take is a colloquial expression used to indicate a rough estimate or approximation of a quantity, often with a small margin of error.

Usage:

Adverb:

1. The distance to the city is give or take 10 kilometers.

2. She usually arrives at the office at 9:00, give or take a few minutes.

Prepositional Phrase:

1. I can lend you $50, give or take.

2. We need about 100 chairs, give or take, for the event.

Example Sentences:

Adverb:

1. The temperature outside is around 25 degrees Celsius, give or take a degree.

2. The project will take a week to complete, give or take a few days.

Prepositional Phrase:

1. The package weighs 2 kilograms, give or take a few grams.

2. The movie will run for 2 hours, give or take a few minutes.

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