انگلیسی

precisely

gb/pɹɪsˈaɪsli/ us/pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
B1 انگلیسی
~ 2500
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
adverb B1 property
1

exactly and accurately

In a way that is completely correct and exact.

الگوی کاربرد: to do [something] precisely
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'precisely' with 'carefully'. While both can involve attention, 'precisely' means exactness, not just caution.
هم‌معنی‌ها
exactly (The most common synonym; interchangeable in most contexts but slightly less formal.) | accurately (Focuses more on correctness than on detail or exactness.)
متضادها
approximately (Means 'close to but not exact', the opposite of being precise.) | vaguely (Means 'without clear or exact details', the opposite of precision.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
precisely because |precisely timed |measured precisely |precisely defined |precisely what
موضوع‌ها
communication |measurement |daily life |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • The machine is calibrated to cut the metal precisely to size.
  • She followed the recipe precisely, down to the last pinch of salt.
  • The GPS coordinates pinpointed the location precisely.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • He measured the table precisely.
  • She spoke precisely about the problem.
  • The clock shows the time precisely.
adverb B2 relation
2

exactly, that's right

Used to say that something is exactly right.

اشتباه رایج:
Learners may overuse 'precisely' for agreement in casual speech, where 'exactly' is more common and natural.
هم‌معنی‌ها
exactly (Most common equivalent in casual conversation for agreement.) | absolutely (Expresses strong agreement but without the nuance of exactness.)
متضادها
not exactly (Used to indicate partial disagreement or correction.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
yes, precisely |precisely so
موضوع‌ها
communication |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • "So you think he's lying?" "Precisely."
  • "That's the reason we can't go." "Precisely so."
  • "You mean the meeting is at noon?" "Precisely."
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • "It is cold today." "Precisely."
  • "You are right." "Precisely."
  • "That is my point." "Precisely."
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
precisely
IPA
GB/pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
US/pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
هجاها و تکیه
pre - cisely (۲ هجا)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cisely)
صورت‌های واژه
Noun
  • Base: precisely
  • Plural: preciselies
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
preciselies noun
Core family
precise adjective B1 precision noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
imprecise adjective imprecisely adverb imprecision noun
Advanced or less common
preciseness noun
عبارت‌ها

more precisely

1
/mˈɔɹ pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
fixed phrase

to give a more exact detail

Used to correct or make a statement more exact.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • Please state precisely what happened that night.
  • The report must state precisely how much was spent.

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