| word | approximate |
|---|---|
| part_of_speech | verb |
| e.g. | By about 6 weeks of age, most babies begin to show something approximating a day/night sleeping pattern. |
| usage | ~ (to) sth |
| explanation | (formal) to be similar or close to sth in nature, quality, amount, etc., but not exactly the same |
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