Exactly

Meaning

precisely; accurately; in complete agreement

in a precise or accurate manner; without any error

Example Sentences

Tell me exactly what happened during the meeting.

She explained the process exactly as it happened.

Example Expressions

to be exact

Synonyms

precisely, accurately, perfectly, correctly, strictly

Entry 1

precisely, accurately, perfectly

Entry 2

precisely, accurately, correctly, strictly

Antonyms

approximately, roughly, vaguely

Entry 1

approximately, roughly, vaguely

Entry 2

roughly, approximately

Collocations

exactly right, exactly what, exactly when, exactly the same, exactly how

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exactly right, exactly what, exactly when

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exactly right, exactly the same, exactly what, exactly how