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accuratelyin a way that is correct and precise in all details

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: in a way that is correct and precise in all details

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈækjərətli/

Example Sentences

  • My GPS accurately led me to a restaurant that closed 5 years ago.
  • The scientist accurately calculated that coffee is essential for human survival.
  • Please accurately fill out all the information on this form.

accurately

ADVERB

[/ˈækjərətli/]

in a way that is correct and precise in all details

A dart hits the exact center of the target.
💡 Concept

A dart hits the exact center of the target.

The map accurately guided the hikers to the hidden waterfall. (ACCURATE = ARROW HITS THE CENTER → correct, exact, and free from error)
🧠 Mnemonic

The map accurately guided the hikers to the hidden waterfall. (ACCURATE = ARROW HITS THE CENTER → correct, exact, and free from error)

Measure accurately, cut exactly — the piece fits perfectly, no gap to see.
🎵 Rhyme

Measure accurately, cut exactly — the piece fits perfectly, no gap to see.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈækjərətli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈækjərətli/

🌳Etymology

Rootaccurate
Suffix--ly

Origin

From Latin 'accuratus' (careful, precise), derived from 'accurare' meaning 'to take care of,' combined with the suffix '-ly' which converts adjectives to adverbs.

Breakdown

accurate (from Latin accuratus: ad- (to) + curare (care)) + -ly (adverb suffix) = accurately

🎵Rhyme

specificallyparticularlycarefully
specifically
particularly
carefully

🔗Collocations

accurately describe
accurately measure
accurately predict
accurately reflect
accurately assess

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My GPS accurately led me to a restaurant that closed 5 years ago.

😄 Fun example

The scientist accurately calculated that coffee is essential for human survival.

Please accurately fill out all the information on this form.

The translator accurately conveyed the meaning of the ancient text.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

preciselyexactlycorrectlyfaithfully

Antonyms

inaccuratelyincorrectlyroughly

Related

accuracyaccurateprecisionprecise

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