Synonyms for

Approximate

Verb / ʌˈprɑ:ksʌmʌt / / ʌˈprɑ:ksʌˌmeɪt / Another word for approximate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact.

Synonyms & similar words

rough approximative guess comeclose judge gauge near estimate closetogether rough inexact estimative imprecise loose vague ballpark near close roundabout general broad uncertain approximative proximate nearly about around circa almost

Synonyms by register

Formal

estimated rough near close

Informal

about around sort of kind of

Literary

approximative conjectural

Antonyms

exact precise accurate specific definite correct

Common collocations

  • approximate value
  • approximate date
  • approximate location
  • approximate time
  • approximate cost
  • approximate size
  • approximate answer

Word family

noun approximation
verb approximate
adjective approximate
adverb approximately

Usage note

As an adjective, 'approximate' means close to the actual value but not precisely accurate. As a verb, it means to be close or near to something.

Example sentences

  1. The approximate weight of the baby is 7 pounds.
  2. The approximate distance to the park is 2 miles.
  3. The approximate time of the concert is 7:30 pm.
  4. The approximate size of the cake is 10 inches.
  5. The approximate cost of the shirt is $30.

Quotes

  • The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter—'tis the difference between the lightning-bug and the lightning.
  • The measure of intelligence is the ability to change. - Albert Einstein
  • Most of the change we think we see in life is due to truths being in and out of favor.

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