Meaning of the word exactly in English

What does exactly mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

exactly

US /ɪɡˈzækt.li/

UK /ɪɡˈzækt.li/

in an exact manner; precisely

Example:

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The measurements must be exactly right.

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She arrived exactly at noon.

Synonym:

precisely accurately correctly just spot on

used to express agreement or confirmation

Example:

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"So you mean we should start over?" "Exactly."

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That's exactly what I was thinking.

Synonym:

precisely indeed quite so just so right

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