🇬🇧 Approximately meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Approximately is used when giving an estimate, meaning the number, time, or amount is close but not exact. It’s often used when something is too difficult to measure exactly or when a rough guess is good enough.

The teacher said the test would take approximately 30 minutes. It felt like 30 years.

My goldfish remembers things for approximately three seconds, just like me during math class.

My cat sleeps for approximately 23 hours a day and complains about being tired.

My mom says she’ll be ready in approximately five minutes, which means at least 30.

I cleaned my room in approximately five minutes—by shoving everything under my bed.

A boy drops apples from a basket. He looks sad and says, "I had approximately ten apples." His friend helps and says, "I see approximately nine on the grass." They count and find approximately ten. They put approximately ten back in the basket. The boy smiles and says, "We have approximately enough." He feels happy and glad.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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