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Webster 1913 Edition

Exactly

Ex-act′ly

,
adv.
In an exact manner; precisely according to a rule, standard, or fact; accurately; strictly; correctly; nicely.
“Exactly wrought.”
Shak.
His enemies were pleased, for he had acted
exactly
as their interests required.
Bancroft.

Webster 1828 Edition

Exactly

EXACT'LY

,
adv.
Precisely according to rule or measure; nicely; accurately. A tenon should be exactly fitted to the mortise.
1.
Precisely according to fact. The story exactly accords with the fact or event.
2.
Precisely according to principle, justice or right.

Definition 2024

exactly

exactly

English

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 exactly an Eastern gray squirrel.
    He divided the coins exactly in half.
    He did it that way exactly to prove the point.
    His complaint was exactly that she failed to meet the deadline by four days.

Antonyms

Translations

Interjection

exactly

  1. Signifies agreement or recognition.
    So you're saying that we have only three days left? / Yes, exactly!

Translations

Etymology

exact +‎ -ly

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/

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