exactly — in a way that is accurate in every detail; precisely
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that is accurate in every detail; precisely
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪɡˈzæktli/
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery arrived exactly 30 minutes late, which was exactly what I expected from that place.
- My mom asked when I'd clean my room, and I said 'exactly never'.
- The meeting will start at exactly 9 AM.
exactly
ADVERB[/ɪɡˈzæktli/]
in a way that is accurate in every detail; precisely
He measures it exactly — not close, not almost, exactly right.
Measure exactly, arrange compactly, dream abstractly!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'exactus', the past participle of 'exigere' meaning 'to demand, require, or drive out.' The word combines the prefix 'ex-' (out) with 'agere' (to drive or act).
Breakdown
ex- (out) + act (drive/do) + -ly (adverb suffix) = exactly
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza delivery arrived exactly 30 minutes late, which was exactly what I expected from that place.”
“My mom asked when I'd clean my room, and I said 'exactly never'.”
“The meeting will start at exactly 9 AM.”
“That's exactly why I don't trust robots to make my coffee.”
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