exactly
/ɪɡˈzæktli/
precisely, absolutely
📚 Meanings
- 1.
In an accurate and precise manner; without any error or approximation.
"The measurements must be exactly 2.5 cm."
- 2.
Used to emphasize complete agreement with what has just been said or confirmed.
"So you mean we should leave now? Exactly."
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The train arrived exactly at 10:00 AM.
The train arrived precisely at 10:00 AM.
Can you tell me exactly what happened?
Could you describe precisely what occurred?
He said we need to be more careful, and I think he's exactly right.
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How do you pronounce exactly?
exactly is pronounced [/ɪɡˈzæktli/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does exactly mean?
exactly means "precisely, absolutely". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is exactly?
exactly is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The train arrived exactly at 10:00 AM." — used to mean "precisely, absolutely".
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