Approximately
Approximately adverb - Close to but not exactly.
Usage example: it takes approximately three hours to drive to Dallas
Some is a synonym for approximately. In some cases you can use "Some" instead the word "Approximately" as an adverb or an adjective. popular alternative
Some
Some adverb - Close to but not exactly.
Usage example: some 300 people showed up for the giveaway
Approximately is a synonym for some in little topic. You can use "Approximately" instead the word "Some" as an adverb or an adjective. popular alternative
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