exactly
gb/ɪɡzˈæktli/ us/ɪɡzˈæktli/
A2
Inglese
~ 1000
pontosan
A2
1
pontosan
A2
Schema d'uso:
exactly [number/amount/time/description]
The train arrived at exactly 8:00 a.m.
A vonat pontosan reggel 8 órakor érkezett meg.
You look exactly like your sister.
Pontosan úgy nézel ki, mint a lánytestvéred.
That's exactly what I was thinking.
This is exactly the place I told you about.
Esempi per chi studia
It is exactly ten o’clock.
Pontosan tíz óra van.
She is exactly the same age as me.
Pontosan egyidős velem.
He did exactly what I said.
We met at exactly this spot.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'exactly' with 'about' or 'around', which mean the opposite in terms of precision.
Significato
In a completely accurate way
Collocazioni
exactly right
|exactly the same
|exactly what
|exactly where
|exactly how
Sinonimi
precisely (Slightly more formal and often used in technical or careful contexts.)
Contrari
approximately (Means about or nearly, not completely accurate.)
Temi
communication
|measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Used to say that something is 100% correct or the same in every detail.
Used to indicate that something is correct or matches in every detail.
A2
2
pontosan
A2
"So you think we should wait?" "Exactly!"
– Szóval szerinted várnunk kellene? – Pontosan!
"It’s better to be safe than sorry." "Exactly."
– Jobb félni, mint megijedni. – Pontosan.
"You mean we should try again tomorrow?" "Exactly."
Esempi per chi studia
"It is too cold today." "Exactly!"
– Ma túl hideg van. – Pontosan!
"We need more time." "Exactly."
– Több időre van szükségünk. – Pontosan.
"You mean we can go now?" "Exactly."
Errore comune:
Learners may overuse 'exactly' where a simple 'yes' would be more natural, especially in formal settings.
Significato
Used to show strong agreement
Collocazioni
Exactly!
|Yes, exactly.
|That’s exactly it.
Sinonimi
absolutely (Similar in agreement, but can also mean completely in other contexts.)
Contrari
not really (Indicates disagreement or only partial agreement.)
Temi
communication
|conversation
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Used to say you agree 100% with someone’s idea or opinion.
Used to emphasize complete agreement with what someone has said.
Grammatica
Forma base
exactly
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈæktli/
US/ɪɡzˈæktli/
Sillabe e accento
ex - actly (2 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (actly)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: exactly
- Plural: exactlies
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
exactly right
1/ɪɡzˈæktli ɹˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
Fully correct without error
Completely correct; no mistakes.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- That’s exactly what I mean about being careful.
- You explained it perfectly — exactly what I mean.