roughly

Meanings

• Adverb

  Approximate or about; not exact.

  - "The painting is roughly the size of a door."
  - "He spoke roughly the truth."
  - "The road is rough and bumpy."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹʌf.li/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2651450"

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Synonyms

austerely , harshly , rudely , severely

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with roughly
dough , rough , tough

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Homophones

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1. Roughly (English) : Approximate or about
   

2. Roughly (Scottish Gaelic) : Frequently; often
   

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Variants

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roughly

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Etymology

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Old English hrōf, from hrēowan 'to howl, cry out' (from a Proto-Germanic root meaning 'to cry out, shout'), related to reaf 'loud, noisy'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'roughly' is related to the word 'rough', which comes from an Old English word meaning 'to cry out' or 'to shout'.

2. The word 'roughly' is often used in mathematics and science to describe approximations or estimates.

3. In music, the term 'roughly' might be used to describe a performer's interpretation of a piece, which may deviate slightly from the written score.

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Related Concepts

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1. Approximately: A term that means nearly or about, similar to 'roughly'.

2. Imprecise: A term that means lacking precision or exactness, similar to 'roughly'.

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Culture

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In literature, 'roughly' is often used to describe the texture or condition of something, such as a road or a painting. In music, the term 'roughly' might be used to describe a performer's interpretation of a piece, which may deviate slightly from the written score.

How to Memorize "roughly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a road that is rough and bumpy, with potholes and gravel. This is what it means for something to be 'roughly' the size of something else.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'roughly' with the idea of approximation or estimation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym R-O-U-G-H-L-Y to remember the meaning of 'roughly': Roughly Or Ushering Guidance Helps Limit Your Expectations.

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