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Mar 2024
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From 'About' to 'Give or Take': Differen...

Craig Wealand
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There are many different ways of saying approximately in English, and some of them are more formal or informal than others. In this episode, we'll look at some of the most common synonyms of approximately, and how to use them in different contexts. 

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