Approximately and Thoroughly

Approximately

Approximately adverb - Close to but not exactly.

Thoroughly is an antonym for approximately.

Thoroughly

Thoroughly adverb - To a full extent or degree.
Usage example: I am thoroughly satisfied with her explanation of the events of that evening

Approximately is an antonym for thoroughly.

Nearby Words: thorough, thoroughness

Both words in one sentence

  • Came Back Wrong Which has the ability to function normally after drinking approximately his own body weight in alcohol, which the severely alcoholic Polk thoroughly enjoys.
  • Plot Armor During the Decimation event, Plot Armor thoroughly protects the most currently marketable mutant characters from a horrid catastrophe that has depowered and/or caused the deaths of over 10 million others and reduced the population to approximately 198.
    Source: Plot Armor
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