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What is the Opposite of precisely?

The opposite of "precisely" depends on the context, but some common opposites include:

General Opposites:

* Vaguely: Implies a lack of clarity or specificity.

* Roughly: Suggests an approximate or estimated value.

* Approximately: Similar to "roughly", implying a close but not exact value.

* Ambiguously: Indicates something is unclear or open to interpretation.

* Indefinitely: Means something is not defined or limited.

Contextual Opposites:

* Incorrectly: If "precisely" refers to accuracy.

* Carelessly: If "precisely" refers to attention to detail.

* Haphazardly: If "precisely" refers to orderliness.

* Roughly: If "precisely" refers to exactness.

Example:

* Precisely: "The meeting starts at precisely 9:00 AM."

* Opposite: "The meeting starts roughly at 9:00 AM."

Choose the opposite that best fits the specific context of the sentence or phrase you are using.

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