exactly
/ɪɡˈzæk(t).li/
adverbinterjection
Without approximation; precisely.
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Adverb 2 meanings
Without approximation; precisely.
“Measure exactly so we can be sure it is right.”
Precisely, used to provide emphasis.
“He did it that way exactly to prove the point.”
Interjection 1 meaning
Signifies agreement or recognition.
“So you're saying that we have only three days left? — Yes, exactly!”
Where it comes from
Etymology
From exact + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Opposite
approximatelyimpreciselyinaccuratelyincorrectlyinexactly
EXACTLY at a glance
EXACTLY has 7 letters and scores 19 points in Scrabble (E 1 + X 8 + A 1 + C 3 + T 1 + L 1 + Y 4) and 20 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #699 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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