exactly
gb/ɪɡzˈæktli/ us/ɪɡzˈæktli/
A2
Engels
~ 1000
Betekenissen
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adverb
A2
property
1
In a completely accurate way
Used to say that something is 100% correct or the same in every detail.
Gebruikspatroon:
exactly [number/amount/time/description]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'exactly' with 'about' or 'around', which mean the opposite in terms of precision.
Synoniemen
precisely (Slightly more formal and often used in technical or careful contexts.)
Antoniemen
approximately (Means about or nearly, not completely accurate.)
Woordcombinaties
exactly right
|exactly the same
|exactly what
|exactly where
|exactly how
Thema's
communication
|measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may overuse 'exactly' where a simple 'yes' would be more natural, especially in formal settings.
Synoniemen
absolutely (Similar in agreement, but can also mean completely in other contexts.)
Antoniemen
not really (Indicates disagreement or only partial agreement.)
Woordcombinaties
Exactly!
|Yes, exactly.
|That’s exactly it.
Thema's
communication
|conversation
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- "So you think we should wait?" "Exactly!"
- "It’s better to be safe than sorry." "Exactly."
- "You mean we should try again tomorrow?" "Exactly."
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- "It is too cold today." "Exactly!"
- "We need more time." "Exactly."
- "You mean we can go now?" "Exactly."
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
exactly
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈæktli/
US/ɪɡzˈæktli/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
ex - actly (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (actly)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: exactly
- Plural: exactlies
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
exactly right
1/ɪɡzˈæktli ɹˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
Fully correct without error
Completely correct; no mistakes.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- That’s exactly what I mean about being careful.
- You explained it perfectly — exactly what I mean.