precisely
gb/pɹɪsˈaɪsli/ us/pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
B1
Engelsk
~ 2500
pontosan
B1
1
pontosan
A2
Brugsmønster:
to do [something] precisely
The machine is calibrated to cut the metal precisely to size.
A gépet úgy kalibrálták, hogy pontosan méretre vágja a fémet.
She followed the recipe precisely, down to the last pinch of salt.
Pontosan követte a receptet, az utolsó csipet sóig.
The GPS coordinates pinpointed the location precisely.
Læringseksempler
He measured the table precisely.
Pontosan megmérte az asztalt.
She spoke precisely about the problem.
Pontosan fogalmazott a problémával kapcsolatban.
The clock shows the time precisely.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'precisely' with 'carefully'. While both can involve attention, 'precisely' means exactness, not just caution.
Betydning
exactly and accurately
Ordforbindelser
precisely because
|precisely timed
|measured precisely
|precisely defined
|precisely what
Synonymer
exactly (The most common synonym; interchangeable in most contexts but slightly less formal.)
|
accurately (Focuses more on correctness than on detail or exactness.)
Antonymer
approximately (Means 'close to but not exact', the opposite of being precise.)
|
vaguely (Means 'without clear or exact details', the opposite of precision.)
Temaer
communication
|measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a way that is completely correct and exact.
In a way that is completely exact, accurate, and without any error or deviation.
B2
2
pontosan
A2
"So you think he's lying?" "Precisely."
„Szóval azt gondolod, hogy hazudik?” „Pontosan.”
"That's the reason we can't go." "Precisely so."
„Ez az oka, hogy nem tudunk menni.” „Pontosan így van.”
"You mean the meeting is at noon?" "Precisely."
Læringseksempler
"It is cold today." "Precisely."
„Ma hideg van.” „Pontosan.”
"You are right." "Precisely."
„Igazad van.” „Pontosan.”
"That is my point." "Precisely."
Typisk fejl:
Learners may overuse 'precisely' for agreement in casual speech, where 'exactly' is more common and natural.
Betydning
exactly, that's right
Ordforbindelser
yes, precisely
|precisely so
Synonymer
exactly (Most common equivalent in casual conversation for agreement.)
|
absolutely (Expresses strong agreement but without the nuance of exactness.)
Antonymer
not exactly (Used to indicate partial disagreement or correction.)
Temaer
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to say that something is exactly right.
Used to emphasize strong agreement with what has just been said.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
precisely
IPA
GB/pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
US/pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
Stavelser og tryk
pre - cisely (2 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cisely)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: precisely
- Plural: preciselies
Ordfamilie
Udtryk
more precisely
1/mˈɔɹ pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
fixed phrase
to give a more exact detail
Used to correct or make a statement more exact.
Eksempler
- The meeting is on Monday—or, more precisely, Monday afternoon.
- She was born in France, or more precisely, in Paris.
quite precisely
1/kwˈaɪt pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
fixed phrase
with great accuracy
In a very exact and correct way.
Eksempler
- The instructions explain quite precisely how to assemble the chair.
- He calculated the cost quite precisely before buying.
state precisely
1/stˈeɪt pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
fixed phrase
formal
say something exactly and clearly
To say something in an exact and clear way.
Eksempler
- Please state precisely what happened that night.
- The report must state precisely how much was spent.