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exactly

//ɪɡˈzæk(t).li//

Adverb

A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

Interjection

A word or short phrase used to express a sudden emotion or reaction.

informal

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Forms

Comparative
more exactly
Superlative
most exactly

Definitions

Adverb

A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

  1. 1.Without approximation; precisely.

    • The edge is not exactly straight.
    • He divided the coins exactly in half.
    • Measure exactly so we can be sure it is right.
  2. 2.Precisely, used to provide emphasis.

    • He did it that way exactly to prove the point.

Interjection

A word or short phrase used to express a sudden emotion or reaction.

  1. 1.Signifies agreement or recognition.

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

Frequency

Overall

Common· #593

By learning goal

Everyday conversation
Common
General reading & writing
Common
Academic
Rare
Literature
Rare

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Etymology

From exact + -ly.

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