Roughly

Meaning

approximately; in a harsh or violent way

in a manner that is not precise or exact; approximately

Example Sentences

The project will take roughly three months to complete.

He roughly estimated the cost of the project.

Synonyms

approximately, about, around, harshly, nearly, roughly speaking

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approximately, about, around, harshly

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approximately, about, nearly, roughly speaking

Antonyms

exactly, precisely, gently, smoothly

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exactly, precisely, gently, smoothly

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exactly, precisely

Collocations

roughly speaking, roughly equivalent, roughly estimated, roughly 100, roughly 50%

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roughly speaking, roughly equivalent, roughly estimated

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roughly speaking, roughly estimated, roughly 100, roughly 50%