exactly

adverb
UK: /ɪɡˈzækt.li/
US: /ɪɡˈzækt.li/

  1. In a precise or accurate manner; with no error.

    1. That's exactly what I mean. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cake tasted exactly like grandma used to bake, it brought back many memories. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to emphasize that something is correct or true.

    1. Exactly! You've got it. [ ] [ ]
    2. She described him exactly as I remembered, it was uncanny. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to agree strongly with someone.

    1. "It's too expensive." "Exactly!" [ ] [ ]
    2. "We should leave now." "Exactly, or we'll miss the train", he responded swiftly. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

precisely accurately absolutely indeed
exactly interjection

  1. Used as a reply to say that something is correct.

    1. "Is this the right road?" "Exactly." [ ] [ ]
    2. "So, we need three eggs?" "Exactly, for this recipe to work properly." [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "exactly" in English means: In a precise or accurate manner; with no error., Used to emphasize that something is correct or true., Used to agree strongly with someone..

The phonetic transcription of "exactly" is /ɪɡˈzækt.li/ in British English and /ɪɡˈzækt.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "exactly": precisely, accurately, absolutely, indeed.

Example usage of "exactly": "That's exactly what I mean.". More examples on the page.