exactly

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adverb 1.3.1 Antonyms 1.3.2 Translations 1.4 Interjection

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

exact +‎ -ly

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪg'zæktlɪ/
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[edit] Adverb

exactly (comparative more exactly, superlative most exactly)

1. (manner) without approximation; precisely.

   Measure exactly so we can be sure it is right.

   The edge is not exactly straight.

2. (focus) Used to provide emphasis.

   It was precisely an Eastern gray squirrel.

   He divided the coins precisely in half.

   He did it that way precisely to prove the point.

   His complaint was precisely that she failed to meet the deadline by four days.

[edit] Antonyms

• approximately

[edit] Translations

[edit] Interjection

exactly

1. Signifies agreement or recognition

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