Word: Exactly

Pronunciation

/ɪɡˈzæktli/

Definitions

• Adverb: In a precise or exact manner; without approximation or error. It can be used to emphasize that something is true, accurate, or matches perfectly.
  • Example: “The measurements must be taken exactly as specified in the instructions.”
• Adverb (for emphasis): Used to affirm or agree with something strongly or to indicate that a situation is precisely as described.
  • Example: “That’s exactly what I was thinking!”

Phrases

• “Exactly right” means something is completely correct or accurate.
• “To the letter” often follows “exactly” to stress complete conformity to instructions, rules, or details. For instance, “He followed the recipe exactly to the letter.”
• “Exactly my thoughts” is used when one agrees fully with another person’s opinion.

Example Sentences

• Adverb (precision): “The replica was built exactly like the original castle down to the last brick.”
• Adverb (emphasis): “I arrived at the station exactly when the train pulled in.”

Synonyms

• Precisely
• Accurately
• Correctly
• Spot-on
• To a T
• Absolutely
• Completely
• Unerringly