Synonyms for Approximately
Definition of 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"
4 synonyms found
Writing tips for "approximately"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like about, around, roughly can replace "approximately" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"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