He makes approximately $60,000 a year.
Synonyms and examplesaboutThe job will take about three months.
aroundI will be there around four o'clock.
roughlyThere were roughly 200 people at the meeting.
or soinformalThey raised £200 or so for charity.
-oddinformalHer son must be 40-odd years old by now.
give or takeWe're just leaving now, so we'll be there in ten minutes, give or take.
Antonym and exampleexactlyThe bill came to exactly £637.55.
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If a time, number, amount, etc. is not completely accurate, but close, it isapproximate. If something is done or happens in a way that is not exact but is close to a particular time, amount, or number, you can useapproximately.