exactly
gb/ɪɡzˈæktli/ us/ɪɡzˈæktli/
A2
Ingles
~ 1000
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adverb
A2
property
1
In a completely accurate way
Used to say that something is 100% correct or the same in every detail.
Padron ng paggamit:
exactly [number/amount/time/description]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'exactly' with 'about' or 'around', which mean the opposite in terms of precision.
Mga kasingkahulugan
precisely (Slightly more formal and often used in technical or careful contexts.)
Mga kasalungat
approximately (Means about or nearly, not completely accurate.)
Mga kolokasyon
exactly right
|exactly the same
|exactly what
|exactly where
|exactly how
Mga tema
communication
|measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may overuse 'exactly' where a simple 'yes' would be more natural, especially in formal settings.
Mga kasingkahulugan
absolutely (Similar in agreement, but can also mean completely in other contexts.)
Mga kasalungat
not really (Indicates disagreement or only partial agreement.)
Mga kolokasyon
Exactly!
|Yes, exactly.
|That’s exactly it.
Mga tema
communication
|conversation
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- "So you think we should wait?" "Exactly!"
- "It’s better to be safe than sorry." "Exactly."
- "You mean we should try again tomorrow?" "Exactly."
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- "It is too cold today." "Exactly!"
- "We need more time." "Exactly."
- "You mean we can go now?" "Exactly."
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
exactly
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈæktli/
US/ɪɡzˈæktli/
Mga pantig at diin
ex - actly (2 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (actly)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: exactly
- Plural: exactlies
Mga kaugnay na salita
Mga ekspresyon
exactly right
1/ɪɡzˈæktli ɹˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
Fully correct without error
Completely correct; no mistakes.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- That’s exactly what I mean about being careful.
- You explained it perfectly — exactly what I mean.