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accurately

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈækjɝətɫi// UK //ˈækjʊɹətli// ac·cu·rate·ly General-service

adv. in a way that is correct and exact. You use this when you want to say that something has no mistakes or is very close to the truth.

adv. in a manner that is free from error or defect; precisely and correctly. Often used to describe the performance of a task or the representation of facts.


SIMPLE

The clock tells the time accurately.

CONTEXTUAL

The weather app predicted the storm accurately, giving everyone enough time to find shelter before the rain started.

COMPLEX

To ensure the experiment's validity, the researchers had to record every temperature change accurately to within one-tenth of a degree.

Antonyms
Origin

From accurate + -ly.

Usage

Manner adverb — typically placed after the verb or at the end of the clause.

Pitfall

He speaks English very accurateHe speaks English very accuratelyLearners often use the adjective 'accurate' when an adverb is required to modify the verb.

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