--- title: A — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 42 description: The 1215 words of the English dictionary under A, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/page/42/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / A # A — The English dictionary · page 42 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* An appraisal is a careful judgement of how good, useful or valuable something or someone is.[↗](../../appraisal/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (work) A meeting at work where a manager talks with a worker about how well they are doing.[↗](../../appraisal/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (money) An official judgement of how much something, such as a house or a ring, is worth.[↗](../../appraisal/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mum has her appraisal at work next week.[↗](../../appraisal/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The expert gave an appraisal of the old painting.[↗](../../appraisal/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The bank wanted an appraisal of the house before lending money.[↗](../../appraisal/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The coach gave an honest appraisal of our game.[↗](../../appraisal/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · After the storm, the council made an appraisal of the damage.[↗](../../appraisal/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · My teacher's appraisal of my story was very kind.[↗](../../appraisal/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The ring's appraisal said it was worth a lot.[↗](../../appraisal/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **appreciable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Large or important enough to be noticed or measured.[↗](../../appreciable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Big enough to matter.[↗](../../appreciable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* There was an appreciable difference in the plants given sunlight.[↗](../../appreciable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The new road has made an appreciable change to traffic.[↗](../../appreciable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · It took an appreciable amount of time to finish.[↗](../../appreciable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The extra practice made an appreciable improvement in her reading.[↗](../../appreciable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The temperature dropped appreciably after sunset.[↗](../../appreciable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · There was no appreciable change in the results.[↗](../../appreciable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · An appreciable number of pupils walk to school.[↗](../../appreciable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **appreciate** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To be thankful for something: «I appreciate your help».[↗](../../appreciate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To understand how good or valuable something is and enjoy it.[↗](../../appreciate/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To understand a situation fully: «I appreciate it's hard».[↗](../../appreciate/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (money) To go up in value.[↗](../../appreciate/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I really appreciate your help.[↗](../../appreciate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We learned to appreciate classical music.[↗](../../appreciate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · I appreciate that you're tired, but please finish.[↗](../../appreciate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Houses often appreciate over time.[↗](../../appreciate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Your card was much appreciated.[↗](../../appreciate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She appreciates a good joke.[↗](../../appreciate/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I'd appreciate it if you shut the door.[↗](../../appreciate/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Our best blessings are often the least appreciated.[↗](../../appreciate/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **appreciation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Thanks or gratitude for something.[↗](../../appreciation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Understanding and enjoying how good something is.[↗](../../appreciation/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Understanding of a situation.[↗](../../appreciation/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (money) A rise in value.[↗](../../appreciation/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We gave the caretaker flowers in appreciation.[↗](../../appreciation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She has a deep appreciation of nature.[↗](../../appreciation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The class showed their appreciation with applause.[↗](../../appreciation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Music appreciation is on Wednesdays.[↗](../../appreciation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · There's been an appreciation in house prices.[↗](../../appreciation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He has no appreciation of how hard it was.[↗](../../appreciation/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **appreciative** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Showing that you are thankful: an appreciative letter.[↗](../../appreciative/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Enjoying and understanding the good qualities of something: an appreciative audience.[↗](../../appreciative/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We were very appreciative of your help.[↗](../../appreciative/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The appreciative crowd clapped and cheered.[↗](../../appreciative/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Mole was appreciative of Badger's warm kitchen.[↗](../../appreciative/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She gave an appreciative smile.[↗](../../appreciative/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Thank-you cards show you are appreciative.[↗](../../appreciative/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The judges were appreciative of her painting.[↗](../../appreciative/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **apprehend** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) To apprehend someone is to catch and arrest them.[↗](../../apprehend/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) To apprehend something is to understand it.[↗](../../apprehend/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The police apprehended the thief at the station.[↗](../../apprehend/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The suspect was apprehended after a chase.[↗](../../apprehend/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · It took time to apprehend the full danger.[↗](../../apprehend/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Officers apprehended two people.[↗](../../apprehend/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Security guards cannot always apprehend shoplifters.[↗](../../apprehend/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She quickly apprehended what was happening.[↗](../../apprehend/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **apprehended** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Caught and arrested by police.[↗](../../apprehended/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal, rare) Understood.[↗](../../apprehended/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The burglar was apprehended near the station.[↗](../../apprehended/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Police apprehended two suspects.[↗](../../apprehended/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The thief ran but was soon apprehended.[↗](../../apprehended/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The shoplifter was apprehended by a security guard.[↗](../../apprehended/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Nobody has been apprehended for the crime yet.[↗](../../apprehended/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She slowly apprehended what had happened.[↗](../../apprehended/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (rare, formal)[↗](../../apprehended/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **apprehension** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Apprehension is worry or fear that something bad might happen.[↗](../../apprehension/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) Apprehension is the arrest of someone.[↗](../../apprehension/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) Apprehension can also mean understanding.[↗](../../apprehension/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She felt apprehension before her first day at a new school.[↗](../../apprehension/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · With apprehension, he opened the door.[↗](../../apprehension/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The apprehension of the robber took weeks.[↗](../../apprehension/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · There was apprehension in his voice.[↗](../../apprehension/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Talking to someone can ease apprehension.[↗](../../apprehension/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · They waited for the results with apprehension.[↗](../../apprehension/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Her confusion changed to apprehension, her color from scarlet to white.[↗](../../apprehension/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **apprentice** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A young person who learns a trade or skill by working with a skilled worker, usually for a set time and a small wage.[↗](../../apprentice/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A beginner learning from an expert in any field.[↗](../../apprentice/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb, passive) «be apprenticed to» means to be sent to work and learn under a master.[↗](../../apprentice/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My brother is an apprentice plumber.[↗](../../apprentice/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · In the story the wizard's apprentice caused a flood.[↗](../../apprentice/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She was apprenticed to a dressmaker.[↗](../../apprentice/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Apprentices learn by watching and doing.[↗](../../apprentice/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The apprentice swept the workshop floor every morning.[↗](../../apprentice/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · After four years the apprentice became a master carpenter.[↗](../../apprentice/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · "What should you say, uncle, to taking me as an apprentice?[↗](../../apprentice/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Haran and Canneh and Eden, the traffickers of Sheba, Asshur was as thine apprentice in traffic.[↗](../../apprentice/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets EZK.27.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../apprentice/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **apprenticeship** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A time of training when a young person learns a trade or job by working with a skilled worker, often while being paid a small wage.[↗](../../apprenticeship/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Any period of learning a skill from someone more experienced.[↗](../../apprenticeship/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My cousin is doing an apprenticeship as an electrician.[↗](../../apprenticeship/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · In old times a boy might serve a long apprenticeship with a blacksmith.[↗](../../apprenticeship/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Her apprenticeship lasts four years.[↗](../../apprenticeship/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · During his apprenticeship he earned a small wage and went to college one day a week.[↗](../../apprenticeship/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The bakery offers an apprenticeship to school leavers.[↗](../../apprenticeship/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She finished her apprenticeship and became a qualified chef.[↗](../../apprenticeship/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The second brother of course knew better how to build than poor Margaret, for he served an apprenticeship to learn it.[↗](../../apprenticeship/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **apprise** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) To apprise someone of something is to tell them about it or inform them.[↗](../../apprise/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Please apprise me of any changes to the timetable.[↗](../../apprise/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The captain was apprised of the danger.[↗](../../apprise/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The head teacher apprised parents of the new rules.[↗](../../apprise/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep me apprised of your progress.[↗](../../apprise/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Badger apprised the others of the weasels' plan.[↗](../../apprise/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We were not apprised of the decision.[↗](../../apprise/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **approach** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To approach means to come nearer to someone or something («The train is approaching the platform»).[↗](../../approach/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To approach someone means to go to them to speak or ask something («approach a teacher for help»).[↗](../../approach/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* An approach is a way of dealing with a problem or doing a task («a new approach to fractions»).[↗](../../approach/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* An approach is also a path or road leading to a place.[↗](../../approach/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The train now approaching platform 2 does not stop here.[↗](../../approach/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Approach the horse slowly from the side.[↗](../../approach/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · As we approached the house, the dog barked.[↗](../../approach/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · If a stranger approaches you, walk away and tell an adult.[↗](../../approach/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Let's try a different approach to this problem.[↗](../../approach/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The holidays are approaching fast.[↗](../../approach/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The approach to the castle was steep and narrow.[↗](../../approach/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · You can approach your teacher if you need help.[↗](../../approach/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · "Approach, my son," he said kindly.[↗](../../approach/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · None of you shall approach to any that is near of kin to him, to uncover their nakedness.[↗](../../approach/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.18.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../approach/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy fathers brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt.[↗](../../approach/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.18.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../approach/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And thou shalt not approach unto a woman to uncover her nakedness, as long as she is impure by her uncleanness.[↗](../../approach/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.18.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../approach/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, at the approach of morning.[↗](../../approach/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.46.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../approach/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · He is the beginning of the ways of God; He only that made him can make His sword to approach unto him.[↗](../../approach/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.40.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../approach/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · yea, while I was speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, approached close to me about the time of the evening offering.[↗](../../approach/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings DAN.9.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../approach/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **approacheth** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* «approacheth» means «approaches», a form of «approach».[↗](../../approacheth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* To approach means to come nearer to someone or something («The train is approaching the platform»).[↗](../../approacheth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") **approbation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Approval; saying or showing that you think something is good.[↗](../../approbation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The teacher nodded with approbation at my story.[↗](../../approbation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The crowd gave a shout of approbation.[↗](../../approbation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") **appropriate** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (adjective) Right or suitable for a particular situation, person or time.[↗](../../appropriate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb, formal) To take something for yourself, often without permission.[↗](../../appropriate/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb, formal) To set aside money for a special use.[↗](../../appropriate/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Wear appropriate clothes for the hike: boots and a coat.[↗](../../appropriate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · That joke is not appropriate in class.[↗](../../appropriate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Choose an appropriate unit to measure a pencil: cm or m?[↗](../../appropriate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Is this film appropriate for children?[↗](../../appropriate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Raise your hand at the appropriate time.[↗](../../appropriate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Round your answer where appropriate.[↗](../../appropriate/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The king appropriated the farmers' land.[↗](../../appropriate/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · At length heaven granted him a daughter of such remarkable beauty that he could think of no name so appropriate for her as ‘Fairer-than-a-Fairy.’[↗](../../appropriate/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The Zohar represents absolute truth, and the Sepher Jezirah provides the means by which we may seize, appropriate and make use of it."[↗](../../appropriate/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../appropriate/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **appropriately** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In a way that is right or suitable for the situation.[↗](../../appropriately/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Fittingly; in a way that matches nicely, sometimes in a funny way.[↗](../../appropriately/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Please dress appropriately for the cold weather.[↗](../../appropriately/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He behaved appropriately at the funeral.[↗](../../appropriately/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Answer the question appropriately with full sentences.[↗](../../appropriately/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The fish shop is appropriately called The Plaice.[↗](../../appropriately/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Use the tools appropriately in the science lab.[↗](../../appropriately/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She spoke appropriately to the head teacher.[↗](../../appropriately/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · This kingdom was very appropriately called the Land of Tears.[↗](../../appropriately/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **appropriation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Taking something for yourself, often without permission or without the right to.[↗](../../appropriation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (money, law) Money that is officially set aside for a particular use, like a government budget.[↗](../../appropriation/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Using parts of someone else's culture, art or ideas as your own, sometimes without respect (cultural appropriation).[↗](../../appropriation/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The appropriation of the land angered the farmers.[↗](../../appropriation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The council made an appropriation for a new playground.[↗](../../appropriation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The treasurer was accused of the appropriation of club money.[↗](../../appropriation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · People discussed whether the costume was cultural appropriation.[↗](../../appropriation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Congress approved the appropriation for schools.[↗](../../appropriation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The museum talked about the appropriation of other people's treasures.[↗](../../appropriation/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · An appropriation is money saved for one job only.[↗](../../appropriation/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **approval** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Thinking that someone or something is good or right; liking it.[↗](../../approval/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Official permission or agreement to do something.[↗](../../approval/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The trip needs your parents' approval.[↗](../../approval/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She smiled with approval at my drawing.[↗](../../approval/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The plan got the head teacher's approval.[↗](../../approval/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He nodded his approval.[↗](../../approval/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The new park is waiting for approval from the council.[↗](../../approval/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The leader's approval rating rose to 60%.[↗](../../approval/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · All saw the good sense of his words and showed their approval.[↗](../../approval/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **approve** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To think that something or someone is good, right or acceptable ("approve of").[↗](../../approve/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To officially agree to a plan, request or idea and allow it to happen.[↗](../../approve/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To say yes to something after checking it, like approving a design.[↗](../../approve/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My parents approve of my new friend.[↗](../../approve/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The head teacher approved the class trip to the zoo.[↗](../../approve/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum doesn't approve of eating in front of the TV.[↗](../../approve/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The council approved the plans for a new library.[↗](../../approve/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · This toy has been approved as safe for small children.[↗](../../approve/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The bank approved the loan for the house.[↗](../../approve/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I hope the teacher approves my project idea.[↗](../../approve/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Toto did not approve of this new comrade at first, for he could not forget how nearly he had been crushed between the Lion’s great jaws.[↗](../../approve/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · This is the way of them that are foolish, and of those who after them approve their sayings.[↗](../../approve/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.49.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../approve/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **approved** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Officially accepted or allowed.[↗](../../approved/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb, past) Agreed that something is good or right; gave permission.[↗](../../approved/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The head teacher approved the school trip.[↗](../../approved/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Only use approved websites in class.[↗](../../approved/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Wear an approved bike helmet.[↗](../../approved/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · My parents approved of my new friend.[↗](../../approved/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The plan was approved by the council.[↗](../../approved/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The new playground design has been approved.[↗](../../approved/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The Empress approved of what the wise men suggested, and ordered them to set out on their mission.[↗](../../approved/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **approving** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Showing that you think something is good or right, like an approving smile or nod.[↗](../../approving/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb form) In the act of officially agreeing to something.[↗](../../approving/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The teacher gave me an approving nod.[↗](../../approving/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad smiled in an approving way when I tidied my room.[↗](../../approving/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The crowd made approving noises.[↗](../../approving/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma looked at my drawing with an approving eye.[↗](../../approving/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The coach nodded approvingly as we passed the ball.[↗](../../approving/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The council is approving new rules this week.[↗](../../approving/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Her approving words made me feel proud.[↗](../../approving/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · “You are very clever,” said the demon chief, giving his horns an approving nod.[↗](../../approving/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **approximate** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (adjective) Close to the exact number or amount, but not exactly it.[↗](../../approximate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) To make a close guess or estimate of an amount.[↗](../../approximate/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb, formal) To come close to or be nearly like something.[↗](../../approximate/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The approximate distance to the beach is 5 kilometres.[↗](../../approximate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Give an approximate answer by rounding to the nearest ten.[↗](../../approximate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The approximate time of arrival is noon.[↗](../../approximate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Pi is approximately 3.14.[↗](../../approximate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Approximate 48 + 31 by rounding first.[↗](../../approximate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The crowd was approximately 2,000 people.[↗](../../approximate/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · This drawing only approximates the real shape.[↗](../../approximate/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Midrash Tanchuma 1:5 on \[Genesis 1:1\], Zohar 1:3a inter alia.\][↗](../../approximate/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") \[note 8: Though the phrase is usually translated the ‘Thirty-Two Paths’, I find that the alliteration of ‘Wondrous Ways of Wisdom’ neatly approximates the SY’s choice of poetic vocabulary.[↗](../../approximate/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../approximate/#x8 "tree and 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