Roughly

Pronunciation: /ˈrʌfliː/

Roughly (adverb)

  1. In a way that is not exact or precise; close to a number or amount.
  2. In a way that is not smooth or gentle; can be harsh or uneven.

Examples

  • The project will take roughly three weeks to complete.
  • He spoke roughly to his colleagues during the meeting.

Common collocations: roughly estimate, roughly equal, roughly handle, roughly finished

Synonyms of Roughly

Neutral

Antonyms of Roughly

  • — Used when precision is required.
  • — Indicates a high degree of accuracy.