Exactly

//ɪɡˈzæk(t).li// adv, intj

adv, intj ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Without approximation; precisely.

    "Measure exactly so we can be sure it is right."

  2. 2
    Precisely, used to provide emphasis. focus

    "He did it that way exactly to prove the point."

Adverb
  1. 1
    indicating exactness or preciseness wordnet
  2. 2
    in a precise manner wordnet
  3. 3
    just as it should be wordnet
Intj
  1. 1
    Signifies agreement or recognition.

    "So you're saying that we have only three days left? — Yes, exactly!"

Synonyms

All synonyms
preciselyabsolutelyaccuratelyaccuratelyallall in all

Example

More examples

"Maybe it will be exactly the same for him."

Etymology

From exact + -ly.

Related phrases

do exactly what it says on the tinmy point exactlynot exactly

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