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Synonyms & Similar Words
precisely
accurately
correctly
perfectly
just
rightly
spot on
absolutely
totally
completely
utterly
wholly
entirely
fully
completely
one hundred percent
to the letter
word for word
to a tee
just so
precisely
painstakingly
meticulously
scrupulously
conscientiously
rigorously
strictly
carefully
diligently
thoroughly
exhaustively
comprehensively
minutely
intricately
exhaustingly
painstakingly
fastidiously
with precision
with accuracy.
Meaning of Exactly
The primary meaning of the word "Exactly" is to indicate that something is completely accurate or correct.
Definitions
- Used to emphasize the precision or completeness of something
- Used to indicate that something is completely accurate or correct
- Used to show agreement or confirmation
Etymology of Exactly
The word "Exactly" originates from the Latin words "ex" meaning "out" or "thoroughly" and "actus" meaning "done" or "action", with the suffix "-ly" added to form an adverb
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to convey a sense of precision or completeness
Example Uses
- The architect designed the building exactly as the client had specified
- The scientist repeated the experiment exactly as before to verify the results
- The teacher instructed the students to follow the instructions exactly to ensure their safety
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
approximately
roughly
inaccurately
incorrectly
partially
incompletely
utterly
somewhat
slightly
hardly
barely
partially
imperfectly
inadequately
insufficiently
erratically
inconsistently
vaguely
ambiguously
loosely
carelessly
negligently
laxly
indifferently
thoughtlessly.