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exactly

UK/ɪɡˈzæk(t).li/ US/ɪˈɡzæktli/ very common

adverb

1.

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”
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2.

just as it should be

  • “Precisely, my lord,”
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3.

in a precise manner

  • “she always expressed herself precisely”
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Origin

From exact + -ly.

Phrases

  • do exactly what it says on the tin
  • my point exactly
  • not exactly

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