-ish
Suffix meaning approximately or around a certain time or number.
Roughly
Used to provide an estimated number or amount.
Give or take
Used to show that a number is an estimate with a small margin of error.
Or so
Placed after a number or time to indicate it is an approximation.
Around
Used to describe a general proximity in time, space, or quantity.
Something like that
Used when you aren't 100% sure of a specific fact or name.
More or less
Used to say that a statement is essentially or approximately true.
Kind of
Used to soften a description or make a statement less direct.
Sort of
Similar to 'kind of'; used to describe something in a non-specific way.
Just about
Used to indicate that something is almost or nearly finished.
In the region of
Used for large numbers or prices to indicate an estimate.
Ballpark
Used to provide a rough or approximate numerical figure.
Somewhere in between
Used when a value is not one extreme or the other.
Upwards of
Used to indicate 'more than' a specific (usually high) number.
A bit of a
Used to soften a negative noun or describe a slight problem.
Effectively
Used when something is true in practice, even if not official.
Virtually
Used to say that something is nearly or almost entirely true.
Practically
Used to indicate that something is almost entirely the case.
Largely
Used to indicate that something is mostly or mainly true.
To some extent
Used to say that something is partially true but not completely.
I reckon
A casual, native way to say 'I think' or 'I guess.'
I’d say
Used to offer an opinion as an estimated guess rather than a fact.
Supposedly
Used when something is believed to be true based on hearsay.
Apparently
Used when you have heard something is true but haven't seen it.
Or whatever
A casual way to end a list of vague or unimportant things.
Or something
Added to the end of a suggestion or thought to remain flexible.
A touch
Used to mean 'very slightly' or 'a little bit.'
Arguably
Used to soften a strong claim by suggesting it is open to debate.
If you like
Used to offer a specific phrasing or a creative description.
So to speak
Used to signal that you are using a metaphor or idiom.
As it were
A formal way of saying 'in a way' or 'so to speak.'
In a way
Used to indicate that a statement is partially true.
For the most part
Used to say that something is true in most cases.
Pretty much
An informal way to say 'almost completely.'
To a degree
Used to say that something is true only to a certain level.
Predominantly
A more formal way to say 'mostly' or 'mainly.'
If anything
Used to suggest that the opposite might be true.
At a guess
Used to signal that you are making an informal estimate.
I suspect
Used when you think something is likely true but aren't sure.
I gather
Used to say you understand something based on context.
Seemingly
Used to describe something that appears to be true on the surface.
Technically
Used to describe the strict rules, even if reality is different.
Basically
Used to summarize a complex point into its simplest form.
Essentially
Used to describe the most important or core part of an idea.
If I recall correctly
Used to soften a fact in case your memory is slightly off.
Broadly speaking
Used when you want to summarize without specific details.
Generally
Used to describe what happens in most situations.
Often
A vague term for frequency, meaning many times.
Occasionally
A vague term for frequency, meaning sometimes but not often.
Seldom
A native-level word for 'rarely' or 'not very often.'
Relatively
Used to describe something in comparison to other things.
Fairly
Used to describe something that is true to a moderate degree.
Quite
Used to mean 'to a certain extent' or 'fairly.'
Somewhat
A more formal way to say 'a little bit' or 'to some degree.'
Not exactly
A polite, indirect way to disagree or say 'no.'
Strictly speaking
Used when following the most precise and literal definition.
Mostly
Used to describe the greatest part or majority of something.
Likely
Used to say that something is probable but not guaranteed.
Unlikely
Used to say that something is improbable or doubtful.
Per se
Used to mean 'by itself' to be more precise about a specific point.