exactly
word
/ɪɡˈzæktɫi/
ig-ZAKT-lee
/ɛɡzˈæktli/
eg-ZAKT-lee
Definition
Used to say that something is completely correct or precise, with no differences or mistakes.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to confirm accuracy or agreement. Often used in responses to affirm statements (e.g., 'That's exactly right.'). Avoid overusing in writing as it can sound repetitive.
Spanish: exactamente - justoPortuguese (BR): exatamente - precisamentePortuguese (PT): exatamente - precisamenteChinese (Simplified): 确切地 - 正好Chinese (Traditional): 確切地 - 正好Hindi: बिल्कुल - सटीकArabic: تمامًا - بالضبطBengali: ঠিক - একেবারেRussian: точно - именноJapanese: 正確に - まさにVietnamese: chính xác - hoàn toànKorean: 정확히 - 바로Turkish: tam olarak - aynenUrdu: بالکل - ٹھیکIndonesian: tepat - persis
Example Sentences
That's exactly what I was thinking!
natural
This is exactly what I needed.
basic
Can you tell me exactly where the station is?
basic
He answered the question exactly right.
basic
I don’t exactly agree with your opinion.
natural
She arrived exactly on time as usual.
natural