exactly
exactly /ɪgˈzæktli/
adverb
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()
Indicating exactness or preciseness
(
properly
, precisely
, exactly
, just
)
indicating exactness or preciseness
He was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do
he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do
It was just as he said--the jewel was gone
it was just as he said--the jewel was gone
It has just enough salt
it has just enough salt
Properly speaking, all true work is religion.
Properly speaking, all true work is religion.
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()
Just as it should be
(
on the button
[Informal] , on the dot
[Informal] , on the nose
[Informal] , exactly
, precisely
)
just as it should be
Precisely, my lord,' he said
Precisely, my lord,' he said
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In a precise manner
(
exactly
, incisively
, precisely
)
in a precise manner
She always expressed herself precisely
she always expressed herself precisely