Roughly and Simply

Roughly

Roughly adverb - Close to but not exactly.

Simply and roughly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Simply" instead an adverb "Roughly".

Nearby Words: rough, roughage

Simply

Simply adverb - For nothing other than.

Roughly and simply are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Roughly" instead an adverb "Simply".

Nearby Words: simple, simplistic

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • This actually seems to be Canon as well: His in-show size looks at least roughly between Celestia's and Luna's, while his comics self varies from being simply a big stallion by normal standards to being practically eye-level with Celestia.
  • Martian Successor Nadesico: Ruri has "Baka bakka" - roughly, "I'm surrounded by idiots," translated simply as "Fools" in the subtitles, and funny every time.
  • And, while on the subject of Irish names, "Caitlin" is simply the Irish spelling of "Kathleen," and is pronounced, roughly, "Kathleen," making its modern usage a mispronuciation.
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