Meaning & use
-ish
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Added to a word to mean 'somewhat,' 'approximately,' or 'having the qualities of.'
See it in a sentence
The sky turned a pinkish orange as the sun began to set.
We'll arrive at seven-ish, depending on traffic.
A note on using this word
As a standalone word, 'ish' is used informally to mean 'sort of' or 'not exactly,' as when answering a question with just 'Ish.'
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