Skip to content

exactly

adverb

  1. precisely
L5542 on Wikidata ↗

Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzæk(t).li/

adv

Etymology: From exact + -ly.

  1. Without approximation; precisely.

    Measure exactly so we can be sure it is right.

    The edge is not exactly straight.

  2. Precisely, used to provide emphasis.

    He did it that way exactly to prove the point.

    His hair is a semilong dull red and pulled back in a sloppy pony at the base of his neck, and his face is riddled with small freckles and grease, but out here I can see personal hygiene isn't exactly at the top of the priority list.

intj

Etymology: From exact + -ly.

  1. Signifies agreement or recognition.

    So you're saying that we have only three days left? — Yes, exactly!