Meaning of EXACTLY
| Pronunciation: | | ig'zaktlee
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- [adv] indicating exactness or preciseness; "he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do"; "it was just as he said--the jewel was gone"; "it has just enough salt"
- [adv] in a precise manner; "she always expressed herself precisely"
- [adv] just as it should be; "`Precisely, my lord,' he said"
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| | Synonyms: | | incisively, just, on the button, on the dot, on the nose, precisely |
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| | Antonyms: | | imprecisely, inexactly | | |
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| | Definition: | | \Ex*act"ly\, adv.
In an exact manner; precisely according to a rule, standard,
or fact; accurately; strictly; correctly; nicely. ``Exactly
wrought.'' --Shak.
His enemies were pleased, for he had acted exactly as
their interests required. --Bancroft.
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