Definition of EXACTLY

exactly

Adverb

  • In a precise and accurate manner.
  • indicating exactness or preciseness
    • "he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do"
  • just as it should be
  • in a precise manner

Adv

  • Without approximation; precisely.
  • Precisely, used to provide emphasis.

Intj

  • Signifies agreement or recognition.

Examples

  • He did it that way exactly to prove the point.
  • He divided the coins exactly in half.
  • He knew EXACTLY where to place the ’Z’ for maximum points in Words With Friends.
  • Measure exactly so we can be sure it is right.
  • So you're saying that we have only three days left? — Yes, exactly!
  • The edge is not exactly straight.

Origin / Etymology

From exact + -ly.

Synonyms

incisively, just, on the button, on the dot, on the nose, precisely, accurately, correctly, dead-nuts, definitely, directly, even, exact, exactly, fully, jump, on target, on the mark, on the money, perfectly, plump, plunk, punctually, right, sharp, slap, slap bang, squarely

Scrabble Score: 19

exactly: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
exactly: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
exactly: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

exactly: valid Words With Friends Word