Meaning of the word roughly in English
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roughly
US /ˈrʌf.li/
UK /ˈrʌf.li/
Adverb
1.
approximately; about
Example:
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The journey will take roughly three hours.
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He earns roughly $50,000 a year.
2.
in a rough manner; not gently or smoothly
Example:
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He grabbed her arm roughly.
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The package was handled roughly during transit.
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