exactly

Meanings

• adverb

  Used to indicate something is correct in every detail.

  - "The answer is exactly what I was looking for."
  - "He followed the instructions exactly."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

approximately

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Synonyms

accurately , exact , perfectly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with exactly
exact , perfect , accurate , mate , late , fate

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Variants

List of all variants of exactly that leads to same result
exactly , my sentiments exactly , not exactly

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French exacier, meaning 'to drive out, expel'. Related to exacter, meaning 'to demand, exact'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'exactly' contains all five vowels in English.

2. The longest word that can be spelled using the letters in the word 'exactly' is 'stevedore'.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Precision: Exactly is closely related to the concept of precision, as it implies a high degree of accuracy and detail.

2. Accuracy: Exactly is also related to the concept of accuracy, as it implies that something is correct in every detail.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Exactly has been used extensively in literature and poetry to emphasize precision and accuracy. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', the character Iago uses the word 'exactly' to manipulate Roderigo and create confusion.

How to Memorize "exactly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a ruler with markings that are exactly even and straight to remember the meaning of exactly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'exactly' with the idea of a perfectly executed task or a correct answer.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'E X A C T L Y' to remember the meaning of exactly: 'Every X Actual Condition Transpires Like Y'.

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