English Online Dictionary. What means exactly? What does exactly mean?
English
Etymology
From exact + -ly.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/
Adverb
exactly (comparative more exactly, superlative most exactly)
- (manner) Without approximation; precisely.
- (focus) Precisely, used to provide emphasis.
Synonyms
- (without approximation): accurately, exact, perfectly; see also Thesaurus:exactly
Antonyms
- (antonym(s) of “without approximation”): approximately
Derived terms
Translations
Interjection
exactly
- Signifies agreement or recognition.