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Roughly: meaning, definitions and examples

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roughly

 

[ หˆrสŒfli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in approximate terms

Roughly means in approximate terms or not exactly. It is used to give a general idea rather than an exact measurement or description.

Synonyms

about, approximately, around, more or less

Examples of usage

  • The meeting will start roughly at 3 o'clock.
  • The trip will take roughly 2 hours.
  • The cost is roughly $50.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a rough manner

Roughly can also mean in a rough manner or without careful preparation. It is used to describe actions that are done hastily or without fine detail.

Synonyms

coarsely, crudely, harshly, rudely

Examples of usage

  • He handled the situation roughly.
  • She spoke roughly to her subordinates.
Context #3 | Adjective

approximate or not exact

As an adjective, roughly describes something that is approximate or not exact. It is used to indicate an estimation rather than a precise measurement.

Synonyms

approximate, estimated, imprecise, inexact

Examples of usage

  • The rough estimate is around $100,000.
  • He gave a roughly drawn map of the area.

Translations

Translations of the word "roughly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aproximadamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค—เคญเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ungefรคhr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kira-kira

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะฑะปะธะทะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mniej wiฤ™cej

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠใŠใ‚ˆใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท environ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aproximadamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaklaลŸฤฑk olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€๋žต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ุฑูŠุจุงู‹

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zhruba

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pribliลพne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคง็บฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pribliลพno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ um รพaรฐ bil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐะผะฐะผะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒแƒฎแƒšแƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™xminษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aproximadamente

Etymology

The word 'roughly' originated from the Middle English word 'roghly', which is derived from the Old French word 'rude'. It has been in use since the 15th century, evolving to its current meaning of approximate or in a rough manner.

See also: rough, roughage, roughneck, roughness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,943, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.