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exactly - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'exactly' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Exactly [ adv.]
- In an exact manner; precisely according to a rule, standard, or fact; accurately; strictly; correctly; nicely.

Meaning of 'exactly' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . exactly [ r]
Meaning (1):
- indicating exactness or preciseness
Example in sentence:
  • he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do;
  • it has just enough salt;
  • it was just as he said--the jewel was gone;
  • Properly speaking, all true work is religion.
Meaning (2):
- in a precise manner
Example in sentence:
  • she always expressed herself precisely
Meaning (3):
- just as it should be
Example in sentence:
  • `Precisely, my lord,' he said

Nearby Words:

exacerbate exacerbation exacerbescence exacerrated exacerrating exacervation exacinate exacination exacritude exact

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