Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigThe phrase "about 50" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when estimating a quantity or number that is approximately 50.
Example: "There were about 50 people at the event last night."
Alternatives: "approximately 50" or "roughly 50".
Exact(39)
There were about 50 people on him".
About 50, he estimated.
She's about 50 pounds.
"About 50," was the answer.
About 50 people were arrested.
He shed about 50 pounds.
Similar(21)
Britain has about £50 billion of reserves.
Dinner for two, about €50.
Taxis are plentiful and charge about €50.
Xerox holds about 50,000 patents.
About 50% went to infrastructure projects.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com