exactly (Meaning)
exactly (r)
indicating exactness or preciseness
just as it should be
in a precise manner
exactly (adv.)
In an exact manner; precisely according to a rule, standard, or fact; accurately; strictly; correctly; nicely.
Synonyms & Antonyms of exactly
exactly Sentence Examples
- The recipe called for exactly two cups of flour, so I measured it out carefully.
- The doctor's instructions were to take the medication exactly as prescribed.
- The carpenter measured the wood exactly before cutting it.
- The artist tried to capture the scene exactly as he saw it.
- The scientist wanted to know the exact weight of the object.
- The teacher told the students to follow the instructions exactly.
- The engineer calculated the exact amount of force needed to lift the object.
- The hiker wanted to know the exact location of the trailhead.
- The chef timed the cooking exactly to ensure the perfect result.
- The musician tuned the instrument exactly to get the right pitch.
FAQs About the word exactly
indicating exactness or preciseness, just as it should be, in a precise mannerIn an exact manner; precisely according to a rule, standard, or fact; accurately;
right, precisely,just, squarely, due,sharp, full, on the nose, on the button,smack-dab
slightly, vaguely, slightly, vaguely, somewhat,somewhat,differently, differently,
The recipe called for exactly two cups of flour, so I measured it out carefully.
The doctor's instructions were to take the medication exactly as prescribed.
The carpenter measured the wood exactly before cutting it.
The artist tried to capture the scene exactly as he saw it.
