Approximately
Adverb
UK
/əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət.li/
US
/əˈprɑːk.sə.mət.li/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
Nearly or about (not exactly).
Example
"The journey took approximately two hours."
"The book costs approximately $15, depending on the store."
"Approximately 50 students joined the class, but we didn’t count exactly."
Explanation
“Approximately” means close to or around a number or amount, but not exactly. You use it when you are not sure of the exact figure, or it is not necessary to be exact. For example, if someone says “approximately 100 people came,” they mean it was about 100, but maybe a little more or less. It helps give a rough idea without being too specific.