exactly

Word parts

exact + -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/

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Adverb

Positive exactly

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. You use exactly when you want to say that something is 100% true, not just close.

   The movie will start at exactly 7:02 PM.

   That is exactly the same picture that I was thinking of.

2. You use exactly to show that you agree strongly with something.

   "We can't stay here. It's too cold." "Exactly!"