Definitions for exactly
ɪgˈzækt liex·act·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. precisely, exactly, justadverb

   indicating exactness or preciseness

   "he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do"; "it was just as he said--the jewel was gone"; "it has just enough salt"

2. precisely, exactly, on the nose, on the dot, on the buttonadverb

   just as it should be

   "`Precisely, my lord,' he said"

3. precisely, incisively, exactlyadverb

   in a precise manner

   "she always expressed herself precisely"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. exactlyadverb

   without approximation; precisely.

2. exactlyadverb

   Used to provide emphasis.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Exactlyadverb

   Accurately; nicely; thoroughly.

   Etymology: from exact.

   Both of ’em knew mankind exactly well; for both of ’em began that study in themselves. John Dryden, Don Sebastian.

   The religion they profess is such, that the more exactly it is sifted by pure unbiassed reason, the more reasonable still it will be found. Francis Atterbury, Sermons.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. exactly

   Exactly is a term used to mean "precisely," "no more and no less," or "just." It is often used for emphasizing the accuracy or appropriateness of a particular term, description or explanation. It can also refer to the exact truth, exact amount, or direct correspondence with fact or definition.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Exactlyadverb

   in an exact manner; precisely according to a rule, standard, or fact; accurately; strictly; correctly; nicely

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. exactlyadverb

   In an exact manner.

   We have identical goals in our marriage that are exactly aligned therefore we achieve easily and efficiently.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on June 4, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'exactly' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1118

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'exactly' in Written Corpus Frequency: #458

3. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'exactly' in Adverbs Frequency: #96

How to pronounce exactly?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say exactly in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of exactly in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of exactly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of exactly in a Sentence

1. Nebraska Missy Franklin:

   It's funny because I find Nebraska Missy Franklin similar in so many ways and also different in so many ways, i think overall my attitude, my optimism, kind of the bubbly girl that won't stop talking on deck, that's all exactly the same.

2. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders:

   I don't know exactly what you mean by that. I was, i take it to mean, was I ever arrested by the police. When I was young, I was involved in a civil rights demonstration.

3. Joe Biden:

   These members of Congress — children of immigrants, just like so many of us — are an example of exactly what makes America great.

4. Steve Hilton:

   It would be an incredible coup for London if Mike Bloomberg could be persuaded to run for mayor here, his kind of pragmatic, problem-solving leadership is exactly what London needs.

5. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell:

   Senate races are statewide races, you can craft your own message for your own people. And that's exactly what we intend to do this fall, no matter who the nominee is.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=exactly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Exactly
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=exactly
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exactly