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    exactly
    /ɪɡˈzak(t)li/

    adverb

    • 1. used to emphasize the accuracy of a figure or description: "they met in 1989 and got married exactly two years later" Similar preciselyentirelyabsolutelycompletelyOpposite not at allinaccuratelyinexactly
    • 2. used as a reply to confirm or agree with what has just been said: "‘You mean that you're going to tell me the truth?’ ‘Exactly.’"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEXACTLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the adverb exactly in English. Find out how to use it to express accuracy, emphasis, contrast, or negation with different examples and translations.

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    Jun 20, 2024 · Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the adverb exactly, which means in a manner or measure that strictly conforms to a fact or condition. See also related phrases and entries for exactly.

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    Learn the meaning and usage of the adverb exactly in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and related words. See how exactly can express accuracy, emphasis, or contrast in different contexts and sentences.

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    Exactly definition: in an exact manner; precisely; accurately. . See examples of EXACTLY used in a sentence.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishexactly adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of exactly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › exactlyExactly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Well, exactly is a word for when you're talking about things that fit perfectly or are unquestionably correct. Ten plus ten is exactly twenty. There are exactly fifty states. An astronomer could tell you exactly how far away the moon is.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEXACTLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and examples of the adverb exactly, which can be used to emphasize accuracy, agreement, vagueness, or disapproval. Compare with not exactly and see related words and phrases.