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roughly
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without being exact
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with less attention to detail, indicating a casual approach
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with roughness or violence (`rough' is an informal variant for `roughly')
Example
The construction worker cut the wood roughly, knowing the pieces would be refined later.
The children were playing too roughly and ended up pushing their friend over.
The Renaissance period, known for its flourishing of arts and culture, spanned roughly from the 14th to the 17th century.
The kids tend to break their toys if they play too roughly.
The chef chopped the vegetables roughly for a rustic and informal presentation.
