Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Roughly
'Roughly' means something is not exact or is an estimate. For example, if you say there are roughly 10 apples, it means there might be a little more or a little less than 10.
You pronounce 'roughly' like this: 'ruff-lee'. The first part sounds like 'ruff' and the second part sounds like 'lee'.
The word 'roughly' comes from the word 'rough', which means not smooth or even. It has been used in the English language for a long time to describe things that are not precise.