Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A term used to describe something done or estimated in a manner that is not exact but close enough for general purpose.
Roughly
/ˈrʌfli/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Let me just show you—Yamamoto Station lies roughly in that direction.
"Come on, tell me your name, then," he said roughly.
"Lyon's gone," he said roughly.
Etymology:
The word roughly originates from the Middle English ruffe, which derived from the Old Norse ruð meaning rough or unrefined. It became an adverb in the late 16th century.
Usage Statistics:
28 mentions per 1 million words 
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