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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈrʌfli/
roughly means: Without paying attention to exact details or making something perfectly neat.
adverb
WITHOUT PRECISIONB1
Without paying attention to exact details or making something perfectly neat.
- The wood was roughly cut.
- She roughly sketched the shape of the room.
- The pieces had been roughly measured and did not fit.
WITHOUT GENTLENESSB2
In a way that uses too much force or shows little care or kindness.
- He pushed me roughly.
- The boxes had been handled roughly during delivery.
- She spoke roughly to the children and sent them away.
Questions about roughly
What does roughly mean?
Without paying attention to exact details or making something perfectly neat.
What is roughly in other languages?
Türkçe: kabaca · Español: de forma aproximada · Français: grossièrement · Deutsch: grob · Italiano: grossolanamente · 日本語: 大まかに
How do you pronounce roughly?
It is pronounced /ˈrʌfli/.
How do you use roughly in a sentence?
The wood was roughly cut. She roughly sketched the shape of the room.
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