Approximately Definition
approximately
adverb
- (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct; "lasted approximately an hour"; "in just about a minute"; "he's about 30 years old"; "I've had about all I can stand"; "we meet about once a month"; "some forty people came"; "weighs around a hundred pounds"; "roughly $3,000"; "holds 3 gallons, more or less"; "20 or so people were at the party"
"Approximately" in song lyrics
See how approximately is used in real songs:
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"My lil' partner be talkin about it's been approximately"
Big Mike — Everybody Wants a Name -
"the first anatomically modern humans not cro-magnon appeared in africa approximately"
AOL — AOL -
"in the troposhere the lapse rate is approximately"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with approximately
Usage tips for "approximately"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "approximately" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for approximately to find words that pair well.