CEFR A2

exactly

adverb

Meaning

Used to show that something is completely true or correct, or to emphasize a point.

Examples

That's exactly what I was thinking.
He arrived exactly on time for the interview.

Synonyms: precisely, accurately, just, right

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exactly (A2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzæktli/

Definition

Used to show that something is completely true or correct, or to emphasize a point.

Examples

That's exactly what I was thinking.
He arrived exactly on time for the interview.
You've done the exercise exactly right.

How to Use exactly

exactly like (prepositional phrase): Identical to. — "Her new haircut is exactly like her sister's."
exactly what (collocation): The specific thing that. — "This is exactly what I wanted for my birthday."
exactly when (collocation): The specific time that. — "I don't remember exactly when I last saw him."

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