adv ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a precise manner; exactly.

   "I always try to express myself precisely."

2. 2
   Used to provide emphasis. focus

Adverb

1. 1
   indicating exactness or preciseness wordnet
2. 2
   in a precise manner wordnet
3. 3
   just as it should be wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

absolutelyaccuratelyaccuratelyall rightalrightalrighty

Antonyms

All antonyms

aboutapproximatelyimprecisely

Example

More examples

"Please come here at 3 o'clock precisely."

Etymology

From precise + -ly.

Related phrases

precisely unless

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