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exactly

adv. manner
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ɪɡˈzæktɫi// UK //ɛɡzˈæktli// ex·act·ly General-service

adv. used to say that something is completely correct or precise. You use it when you want to be very specific about a number, time, or fact.

adv. in a precise or accurate manner; used to emphasize that a description or measurement is strictly correct.


SIMPLE

The train arrives at exactly three o'clock.

CONTEXTUAL

I cannot remember exactly what she said, but she seemed very unhappy with the results.

COMPLEX

While the two theories appear similar at first glance, they do not cover exactly the same range of physical phenomena when tested under laboratory conditions.

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Origin

From exact + -ly.

Usage

Often used as a standalone interjection to express total agreement with a previous statement.

Pitfall

It is exactly same.It is exactly the same.When using 'exactly' with 'same', the definite article 'the' is required before the adjective.

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