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