exactly
gb/ɪɡzˈæktli/ us/ɪɡzˈæktli/
A2
Inggeris
~ 1000
Makna
0 makna
adverb
A2
property
1
In a completely accurate way
Used to say that something is 100% correct or the same in every detail.
Corak penggunaan:
exactly [number/amount/time/description]
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes confuse 'exactly' with 'about' or 'around', which mean the opposite in terms of precision.
Sinonim
precisely (Slightly more formal and often used in technical or careful contexts.)
Antonim
approximately (Means about or nearly, not completely accurate.)
Kolokasi
exactly right
|exactly the same
|exactly what
|exactly where
|exactly how
Tema
communication
|measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- 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.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may overuse 'exactly' where a simple 'yes' would be more natural, especially in formal settings.
Sinonim
absolutely (Similar in agreement, but can also mean completely in other contexts.)
Antonim
not really (Indicates disagreement or only partial agreement.)
Kolokasi
Exactly!
|Yes, exactly.
|That’s exactly it.
Tema
communication
|conversation
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- "So you think we should wait?" "Exactly!"
- "It’s better to be safe than sorry." "Exactly."
- "You mean we should try again tomorrow?" "Exactly."
Contoh untuk pelajar
- "It is too cold today." "Exactly!"
- "We need more time." "Exactly."
- "You mean we can go now?" "Exactly."
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
exactly
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈæktli/
US/ɪɡzˈæktli/
Suku kata dan tekanan
ex - actly (2 suku kata)
Stress on 2nd syllable (actly)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: exactly
- Plural: exactlies
Keluarga kata
Ungkapan
exactly right
1/ɪɡzˈæktli ɹˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
Fully correct without error
Completely correct; no mistakes.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- That’s exactly what I mean about being careful.
- You explained it perfectly — exactly what I mean.