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Etymology
Pronunciation
Adverb
exactly (comparative more exactly, superlative most exactly)
- (manner) Without approximation; precisely.
- Measure exactly so we can be sure it is right.
- The edge is not exactly straight.
- He divided the coins exactly in half.
- 1687, Chriſtopher Cooper, “Chap. XIX: Of Barbarous Speaking”, in The Engliſh Teacher, London: John Richardſon, for the Author, pages 77-78; republished Menston: Scolar Press, 1969:
- He, that would write exactly, muſt avoid a Barbarous Pronunciation, and conſider for facility, or thorow miſtake, many words are not ſounded after the beſt dialect. Such as […] Wun, one.
- (focus) Precisely, used to provide emphasis.
- He did it that way exactly to prove the point.
- 2012, Amlynn Smith, Lost and Found, page 18:
- His hair is a semilong dull red and pulled back in a sloppy pony at the base of his neck, and his face is riddled with small freckles and grease, but out here I can see personal hygiene isn't exactly at the top of the priority list.
Synonyms
- (without approximation): accurately, exact, perfectly; see also Thesaurus:exactly
Antonyms
- (antonym(s) of “without approximation”): approximately
Derived terms
Translations
in an exact manner
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Interjection
exactly
- Signifies agreement or recognition.
- So you're saying that we have only three days left? — Yes, exactly!
Translations
signifying agreement or recognition
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