roughly Definition
- 1approximately, nearly, or about
- 2in a rough manner; without refinement or precision
Using roughly: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "roughly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The project will cost roughly $10,000.
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Roughly 20% of the population is affected by the disease.
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I can only give you a rough estimate of the time it will take.
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He treated her roughly and she left him.
roughly Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: roughly in Brief
The adverb 'roughly' [ˈrʌfli] means approximately or nearly. It can be used to indicate an imprecise amount or estimation, as in 'The project will cost roughly $10,000.' Alternatively, it can describe something done in a rough or imprecise manner, as in 'He treated her roughly and she left him.'