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in the ballpark

in the ball·park
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in stressed th ee bawl-pahrk]
    • /ɪn stressed ði ˈbɔlˌpɑrk/
    • /ɪn ðə ˈbɔːl.pɑːk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in stressed th ee bawl-pahrk]
    • /ɪn stressed ði ˈbɔlˌpɑrk/

Definitions of in the ballpark words

  • noun in the ballpark a tract of land where ball games, especially baseball, are played. 1
  • noun in the ballpark a baseball stadium. 1
  • adjective in the ballpark Informal. being an approximation, based on an educated guess: Give me a ballpark figure on our total expenses for next year. 1
  • idioms in the ballpark in the ballpark, Informal. within reasonable, acceptable, or expected limits: The price may go up another $10, but that's still in the ballpark. 1
  • noun in the ballpark fairly accurate 0
  • noun in the ballpark fairly close to what is required 0
See all 7 definitions of in the ballpark

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Origin of in the ballpark

First appearance:

before 1895
One of the 18% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1895-1900; ball1 + park

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Parts of speech for In the ballpark

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of In the ballpark

in the ballpark popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for in the ballpark

adv in the ballpark

  • almost — You use almost to indicate that something is not completely the case but is nearly the case.
  • generally — usually; commonly; ordinarily: He generally comes home at noon.
  • roughly — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
  • relatively — in a relative manner: a relatively small difference.
  • about — You use about to introduce who or what something relates to or concerns.

adj in the ballpark

  • violent — acting with or characterized by uncontrolled, strong, rough force: a violent earthquake.
  • unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
  • harsh — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
  • abrupt — An abrupt change or action is very sudden, often in a way which is unpleasant.
  • imperfect — not perfect; lacking completeness: imperfect knowledge.
All 60 Synonyms of in the ballpark

Antonyms for in the ballpark

adv in the ballpark

  • accurately — free from error or defect; consistent with a standard, rule, or model; precise; exact.
  • clearly — in a clear, distinct, or obvious manner
  • definitely — You use definitely to emphasize that something is the case, or to emphasize the strength of your intention or opinion.
  • precisely — definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.

adj in the ballpark

  • peaceful — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
  • pleasing — giving pleasure; agreeable; gratifying: a pleasing performance.
  • kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
  • mannerly — having or showing good manners; courteous; polite.
  • polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
All 18 Antonyms of in the ballpark

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