Approximate has 9 synonyms including close, rough, gauge. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with approximate by meaning or context.
Approximate contains 11 letters: 5 vowels (A, O, I, E) and 6 consonants (P, R, X, M, T). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Approximate scores 24 points in Scrabble and 27 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: X (8 pts). As a 11-letter word, approximate can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 5 vowels and 6 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| approximative | 29 | 33 | 13 |
| inexact | 16 | 18 | 7 |
| judge | 14 | 18 | 5 |
| estimate | 10 | 11 | 8 |
| rough | 9 | 10 | 5 |
The most common synonyms for approximate are close, rough, gauge, near, judge. In total, there are 9 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Approximate does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, approximate is a valid Scrabble word worth 24 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 27 points.
Approximate has 11 letters: 5 vowels (A, O, I, E) and 6 consonants (P, R, X, M, T).