B1adverbformalacademic
US/əˈprɑːk.sə.mət.li/
UK/əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət.li/
close to an exact number or amount, but maybe a little more or less
In context
The flight from Hanoi to Da Nang takes approximately one hour and twenty minutes.
Approximately half of the students passed the exam on their first try.
The new bridge will cost approximately two trillion dong.
Words that go with approximately
adverb + adjective
- approximately halfApproximately half of the city's population is under thirty.
- approximately equalThe two teams are approximately equal in skill.
- approximately the sameBoth phones are approximately the same size.
verb + adverb
- cost approximatelyThe repairs will cost approximately five million dong.
- last approximatelyThe tour lasts approximately three hours.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
It costs approximately about 100 dollars.Correct: It costs approximately 100 dollars.