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exactly

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ig-ˈzak-(t)lē\
    • /ɪɡˈzæktli/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ig-ˈzak-(t)lē\

Definitions of exactly word

  • noun exactly Without discrepancy (used to emphasize the accuracy of a figure or description). 1
  • adverb exactly precisely 1
  • adverb exactly completely, totally 1
  • interjection exactly that is correct 1
  • adverb exactly You use exactly before an amount, number, or position to emphasize that it is no more, no less, or no different from what you are stating. 0
  • adverb exactly If you say 'Exactly', you are agreeing with someone or emphasizing the truth of what they say. If you say 'Not exactly', you are telling them politely that they are wrong in part of what they are saying. 0

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Parts of speech for Exactly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

exactly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

exactly usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for exactly

interjection exactly

  • straight up — without a bend, angle, or curve; not curved; direct: a straight path.
  • amen — Amen is said by Christians at the end of a prayer.
  • honestly — in an honest manner.

adverb exactly

  • precisely — definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
  • just — guided by truth, reason, justice, and fairness: We hope to be just in our understanding of such difficult situations.
  • accurately — free from error or defect; consistent with a standard, rule, or model; precise; exact.
  • closely — to put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc.; shut.
  • faithfully — strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker.

adjective exactly

  • to the letter — a written or printed communication addressed to a person or organization and usually transmitted by mail.
  • sic — to attack (used especially in commanding a dog): Sic 'em!
  • verbatim — word for word and letter for letter; in exactly the same words.
  • literatim — word for word and letter for letter; in exactly the same words.

Antonyms for exactly

adverb exactly

  • approximately — close to; around; roughly or in the region of
  • doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
  • dubiously — doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.
  • incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
  • indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.

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