precisely
gb/pɹɪsˈaɪsli/ us/pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
B1
英語
~ 2500
語義
0件の語義
adverb
B1
property
1
exactly and accurately
In a way that is completely correct and exact.
用法パターン：
to do [something] precisely
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'precisely' with 'carefully'. While both can involve attention, 'precisely' means exactness, not just caution.
類義語
exactly (The most common synonym; interchangeable in most contexts but slightly less formal.)
|
accurately (Focuses more on correctness than on detail or exactness.)
対義語
approximately (Means 'close to but not exact', the opposite of being precise.)
|
vaguely (Means 'without clear or exact details', the opposite of precision.)
コロケーション
precisely because
|precisely timed
|measured precisely
|precisely defined
|precisely what
テーマ
communication
|measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
よくある間違い：
Learners may overuse 'precisely' for agreement in casual speech, where 'exactly' is more common and natural.
類義語
exactly (Most common equivalent in casual conversation for agreement.)
|
absolutely (Expresses strong agreement but without the nuance of exactness.)
対義語
not exactly (Used to indicate partial disagreement or correction.)
コロケーション
yes, precisely
|precisely so
テーマ
communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- "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."
学習者向け例文
- "It is cold today." "Precisely."
- "You are right." "Precisely."
- "That is my point." "Precisely."
文法
辞書形
precisely
IPA
GB/pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
US/pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
音節・強勢
pre - cisely （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (cisely)
活用形
Noun
- Base: precisely
- Plural: preciselies
関連語
表現
more precisely
1/mˈɔɹ pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
fixed phrase
to give a more exact detail
Used to correct or make a statement more exact.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- Please state precisely what happened that night.
- The report must state precisely how much was spent.