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Definition roughly in American English

roughly adverb

adverb
/ˈrʌfli/
1

used for showing that an amount, number, time, etc. is not exact

Example

The meeting lasted roughly 45 minutes.

Example

Roughly half of all working women are mothers.

Example

We're roughly the same age.

Synonyms and related words
incorrect inexact wrong
2

in a way that is not gentle

Example

He pushed roughly past her and out of the room.

Synonyms and related words
unfriendly cold hostile
3

in a way that is not neat or exact

Example

The onions should be roughly chopped.

Synonyms and related words
incorrect inexact wrong
Definition roughly in American English