exactly Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adverb indicating exactness or preciseness
precisely; just.
- 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
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adverb just as it should be
on the nose; on the dot; precisely; on the button.
- `Precisely, my lord,' he said
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adverb in a precise manner
incisively; precisely.
- she always expressed herself precisely
WordNet
Ex*act"ly adverb
Definitions
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.
