Engelska

exact

gb/ɪɡzˈækt/ us/ɪɡzˈækt/
A2 Engelska
~ 3500
Betydelser
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adjective A2 property
1

Completely correct or accurate

Fully correct, with no mistakes.

Användningsmönster: [something] is exact
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'exact' with 'approximate', which has the opposite meaning.
Synonymer
precise (Very close in meaning, but 'precise' can emphasize carefulness or attention to detail.)
Antonymer
inexact (Means not completely correct or accurate.)
Ordkombinationer
exact number |exact location |exact amount |exact time |exact match
Teman
accuracy |measurement |communication |core_vocabulary
Exempel
  • The exact address is written on the envelope.
  • She gave me the exact amount I needed.
  • This is the exact replica of the original painting.
  • I can’t remember the exact date of the meeting.
  • We need the exact measurements before cutting the wood.
Exempel för inlärare
  • This is the exact answer.
  • I know the exact time.
  • He told me the exact place.
  • We need the exact number.
  • She gave the exact money.
Verb B2 action
2

Demand and get by authority or force

To demand something and get it, often using power or threats.

Användningsmönster: to exact [something] from [someone]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may confuse 'exact' as a verb with 'expect', which means to look forward to something happening.
Synonymer
demand (A more general term; 'exact' suggests successfully obtaining it, often with force.)
Antonymer
give (In this context, to voluntarily offer instead of demanding.)
Ordkombinationer
exact a promise |exact revenge |exact payment
Teman
authority |conflict |law |finance
Exempel
  • The king exacted heavy taxes from his subjects.
  • They exacted revenge on their rivals.
  • The law exacts strict penalties for fraud.
  • He exacted a promise from her before agreeing.
  • The rebels exacted payment from all merchants.
Exempel för inlärare
  • The boss exacted money from them.
  • The army exacted control over the city.
  • He exacted revenge on his enemy.
  • They exacted a promise from him.
  • The law exacts a fine for speeding.
Grammatik
Grundform
exact
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈækt/
US/ɪɡzˈækt/
Stavelser och betoning
ex - act (2 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (act)
Ordformer
Adjective
  • Base: exact
  • Comparative: exacter
  • Superlative: exactest
Verb
  • Base: exact
  • 3rd Person Singular: exacts
  • Present Participle: exacting
  • Past: exacted
Ordfamilj
Forms
exacts verb exacting verb exacted verb exacter adjective exactest adjective
Core family
exactly adverb A2
Related words
exactness noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
inexact adjective inexactly adverb
Advanced or less common
exactitude noun
Uttryck

exact a toll

1
/ɪɡzˈækt ə tˈoʊl/
fixed phrase

Cause harm through demands or pressure

To cause damage or suffering because of demands or pressure.

Exempel
  • The long hours of work began to exact a toll on his health.
  • War can exact a heavy toll on civilians.

exact revenge

1
/ɪɡzˈækt ɹivˈɛnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase

Get revenge on someone

To punish someone because they hurt you first.

Exempel
  • After years of planning, she finally exacted revenge on her former business partner.
  • The hero vowed to exact revenge for his family.

to be exact

1
/tə bˈi ɪɡzˈækt/
fixed phrase

Clarify with complete accuracy

Used when giving more accurate information about what you just said.

Exempel
  • We met three years ago—three years and two months ago, to be exact.
  • The trip will take five hours, or five and a half to be exact.

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