exactly
gb/ɪɡzˈæktli/ us/ɪɡzˈæktli/
A2
Anglais
~ 1000
Sens
0 sens
adverb
A2
property
1
In a completely accurate way
Used to say that something is 100% correct or the same in every detail.
Schéma d’usage :
exactly [number/amount/time/description]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'exactly' with 'about' or 'around', which mean the opposite in terms of precision.
Synonymes
precisely (Slightly more formal and often used in technical or careful contexts.)
Antonymes
approximately (Means about or nearly, not completely accurate.)
Collocations
exactly right
|exactly the same
|exactly what
|exactly where
|exactly how
Thèmes
communication
|measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may overuse 'exactly' where a simple 'yes' would be more natural, especially in formal settings.
Synonymes
absolutely (Similar in agreement, but can also mean completely in other contexts.)
Antonymes
not really (Indicates disagreement or only partial agreement.)
Collocations
Exactly!
|Yes, exactly.
|That’s exactly it.
Thèmes
communication
|conversation
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- "So you think we should wait?" "Exactly!"
- "It’s better to be safe than sorry." "Exactly."
- "You mean we should try again tomorrow?" "Exactly."
Exemples pédagogiques
- "It is too cold today." "Exactly!"
- "We need more time." "Exactly."
- "You mean we can go now?" "Exactly."
Grammaire
Forme canonique
exactly
API
GB/ɪɡzˈæktli/
US/ɪɡzˈæktli/
Syllabes et accentuation
ex - actly (2 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (actly)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: exactly
- Plural: exactlies
Famille de mots
Expressions
exactly right
1/ɪɡzˈæktli ɹˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
Fully correct without error
Completely correct; no mistakes.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- That’s exactly what I mean about being careful.
- You explained it perfectly — exactly what I mean.