exactly
gb/ɪɡzˈæktli/ us/ɪɡzˈæktli/
A2
Английский
~ 1000
Значения
0 значений
adverb
A2
property
1
In a completely accurate way
Used to say that something is 100% correct or the same in every detail.
Модель употребления:
exactly [number/amount/time/description]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'exactly' with 'about' or 'around', which mean the opposite in terms of precision.
Синонимы
precisely (Slightly more formal and often used in technical or careful contexts.)
Антонимы
approximately (Means about or nearly, not completely accurate.)
Коллокации
exactly right
|exactly the same
|exactly what
|exactly where
|exactly how
Темы
communication
|measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may overuse 'exactly' where a simple 'yes' would be more natural, especially in formal settings.
Синонимы
absolutely (Similar in agreement, but can also mean completely in other contexts.)
Антонимы
not really (Indicates disagreement or only partial agreement.)
Коллокации
Exactly!
|Yes, exactly.
|That’s exactly it.
Темы
communication
|conversation
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- "So you think we should wait?" "Exactly!"
- "It’s better to be safe than sorry." "Exactly."
- "You mean we should try again tomorrow?" "Exactly."
Примеры для изучающих
- "It is too cold today." "Exactly!"
- "We need more time." "Exactly."
- "You mean we can go now?" "Exactly."
Грамматика
Словарная форма
exactly
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈæktli/
US/ɪɡzˈæktli/
Слоги и ударение
ex - actly (2 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (actly)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: exactly
- Plural: exactlies
Родственные слова
Выражения
exactly right
1/ɪɡzˈæktli ɹˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
Fully correct without error
Completely correct; no mistakes.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- That’s exactly what I mean about being careful.
- You explained it perfectly — exactly what I mean.