precisely
gb/pɹɪsˈaɪsli/ us/pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
B1
Anglais
~ 2500
pontosan
B1
1
pontosan
A2
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'precisely' with 'carefully'. While both can involve attention, 'precisely' means exactness, not just caution.
Sens
exactly and accurately
Collocations
precisely because
|precisely timed
|measured precisely
|precisely defined
|precisely what
Synonymes
exactly (The most common synonym; interchangeable in most contexts but slightly less formal.)
|
accurately (Focuses more on correctness than on detail or exactness.)
Antonymes
approximately (Means 'close to but not exact', the opposite of being precise.)
|
vaguely (Means 'without clear or exact details', the opposite of precision.)
Thèmes
communication
|measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Définition
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."
Exemples pédagogiques
"It is cold today." "Precisely."
„Ma hideg van.” „Pontosan.”
"You are right." "Precisely."
„Igazad van.” „Pontosan.”
"That is my point." "Precisely."
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may overuse 'precisely' for agreement in casual speech, where 'exactly' is more common and natural.
Sens
exactly, that's right
Collocations
yes, precisely
|precisely so
Synonymes
exactly (Most common equivalent in casual conversation for agreement.)
|
absolutely (Expresses strong agreement but without the nuance of exactness.)
Antonymes
not exactly (Used to indicate partial disagreement or correction.)
Thèmes
communication
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Used to say that something is exactly right.
Used to emphasize strong agreement with what has just been said.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
precisely
API
GB/pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
US/pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
Syllabes et accentuation
pre - cisely (2 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cisely)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: precisely
- Plural: preciselies
Famille de mots
Expressions
more precisely
1/mˈɔɹ pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
fixed phrase
to give a more exact detail
Used to correct or make a statement more exact.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- Please state precisely what happened that night.
- The report must state precisely how much was spent.