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The approximate cost is ten dollars.
What does Approximate mean?
Approximate means close, not exact.
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Close to the exact amount or value, but not exact.
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We measured the approximate length of the table.
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Approximate means close to the real amount but not exact.
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uh · prok · suh · mit · strongest beat: prok
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WordApproximate.
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MeaningApproximate means close, not exact.
ExampleExample: The approximate cost is ten dollars.
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- uh · prok · suh · mit
- Strongest beat
- prok
- Ending
- mit
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on prok.
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