English Reference
Adverb

accurately

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

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.

Usage

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

Pitfall
He speaks English very accurateHe speaks English very accurately

Learners often use the adjective 'accurate' when an adverb is required to modify the verb.

Usage accurately assess · accurately capture · accurately define

This will help ensure a child's readiness accurately reflects their stage of neurodevelopment.

Phys.org· 17 Aug 2026

Surprisingly, people's ability to learn these made-up languages can quite accurately predict their ability to learn real ones.

Phys.org· 12 Aug 2026

Common in science and history writing


From accurate + -ly.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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