exactly
- 01 A2 Elementary
in a way that is 100% correct or accurate, without any mistakes.
used to indicate that a statement or measurement is precise and without approximation.
Simple“The train arrived at exactly ten o'clock, just as the schedule promised.”
In context“The scientist needed to measure the chemical solution exactly to ensure the reaction proceeded safely and predictably.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
used to emphasize a word or to show that something is very specific.
used as a focus marker to provide emphasis to a specific part of a sentence.
Simple“What exactly do you mean by that comment?”
In context“It is not exactly clear why the board decided to veto the proposal after months of preliminary support.”
Usage exactly what's · exactly like · exactly their situation
From exact + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.