roughly

adverb
UK: /ˈrʌfli/
US: /ˈrʌfli/

  1. Approximately; not exactly.

    1. It will cost roughly ten dollars.
    2. I would say that roughly 50 people attended the meeting last night.

  2. In a manner lacking refinement or precision; not gently.

    1. He pushed me roughly out of the way.
    2. The package was handled roughly during shipping, resulting in some damage.

Synonyms

approximately about nearly around
roughly adjective

  1. Made without care or refinement; not smooth.

    1. This is a roughly made table.
    2. The walls were roughly plastered, giving the room a rustic feel.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "roughly" in English means: Approximately; not exactly., In a manner lacking refinement or precision; not gently..

The phonetic transcription of "roughly" is /ˈrʌfli/ in British English and /ˈrʌfli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "roughly": approximately, about, nearly, around.

Example usage of "roughly": "It will cost roughly ten dollars.". More examples on the page.