exactly
gb/ɪɡzˈæktli/ us/ɪɡzˈæktli/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1000
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adverb
A2
property
1
In a completely accurate way
Used to say that something is 100% correct or the same in every detail.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
exactly [number/amount/time/description]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'exactly' with 'about' or 'around', which mean the opposite in terms of precision.
Συνώνυμα
precisely (Slightly more formal and often used in technical or careful contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
approximately (Means about or nearly, not completely accurate.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
exactly right
|exactly the same
|exactly what
|exactly where
|exactly how
Θέματα
communication
|measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The train arrived at exactly 8:00 a.m.
- You look exactly like your sister.
- That's exactly what I was thinking.
- This is exactly the place I told you about.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- It is exactly ten o’clock.
- She is exactly the same age as me.
- He did exactly what I said.
- We met at exactly this spot.
adverb
A2
property
2
Used to show strong agreement
Used to say you agree 100% with someone’s idea or opinion.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may overuse 'exactly' where a simple 'yes' would be more natural, especially in formal settings.
Συνώνυμα
absolutely (Similar in agreement, but can also mean completely in other contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
not really (Indicates disagreement or only partial agreement.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
Exactly!
|Yes, exactly.
|That’s exactly it.
Θέματα
communication
|conversation
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- "So you think we should wait?" "Exactly!"
- "It’s better to be safe than sorry." "Exactly."
- "You mean we should try again tomorrow?" "Exactly."
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- "It is too cold today." "Exactly!"
- "We need more time." "Exactly."
- "You mean we can go now?" "Exactly."
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
exactly
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈæktli/
US/ɪɡzˈæktli/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
ex - actly (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (actly)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: exactly
- Plural: exactlies
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
exactly right
1/ɪɡzˈæktli ɹˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
Fully correct without error
Completely correct; no mistakes.
Παραδείγματα
- Your answer is exactly right.
- That’s exactly right, well done.
exactly the same
1/ɪɡzˈæktli ðə sˈeɪm/
fixed phrase
Completely identical in all ways
100% the same, no difference at all.
Παραδείγματα
- These two photos are exactly the same.
- Her dress is exactly the same as mine.
exactly what I mean
1/ɪɡzˈæktli wˈʌt ˈaɪ mˈin/
fixed phrase
Matches my intended meaning perfectly
You said the same thing I was thinking.
Παραδείγματα
- That’s exactly what I mean about being careful.
- You explained it perfectly — exactly what I mean.