# accurately

/ˈækjɝətɫi/ (US) · /ˈækjʊɹətli/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/accurately
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- The clock tells the time accurately.
- The weather app predicted the storm accurately, giving everyone enough time to find shelter before the rain started.
- To ensure the experiment's validity, the researchers had to record every temperature change accurately to within one-tenth of a degree.

## Pitfalls

- Not "He speaks English very accurate" but "He speaks English very accurately" — Learners often use the adjective 'accurate' when an adverb is required to modify the verb.

## Usage notes

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

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