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She measured the flour exactly for the cake recipe.

Definition
  1. Adverb:
    • In a precise manner; without any deviation: Used to emphasize that something is accurate, correct, or true in every detail.
    • Used to confirm or agree strongly with a statement: Used as a reply to show complete agreement or to say that something is precisely correct.
Examples of Usage
  • Adverb:
    • The meeting started at exactly 9:00 AM. (The meeting began at precisely 9:00, not a minute before or after.)
    • "So, you want the report by Friday?" "Exactly." (This is used to confirm that the speaker's understanding is completely correct.)
    • He knew exactly what to say. (He knew with complete precision what words to use.)
Advanced Usage
  • "not exactly": Used to soften a statement, suggesting something is not completely true or accurate, or to express polite disagreement.
    • He's not exactly happy about the decision. (This means he is somewhat unhappy, though the degree may not be extreme.)
    • "Was it difficult?" "Not exactly, but it took a long time." (This indicates it wasn't truly difficult, though it had other challenging aspects.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Exact (adj): Precise, accurate, and strictly correct.
    • Please provide the exact measurements.
  • Exactness (n): The quality of being precise and accurate.
    • The exactness of his calculations was impressive.
Synonyms
  • Precisely: In exact terms; without vagueness.
  • Just: Exactly at this/that point or moment; barely.
  • Absolutely: Used to emphasize that something is completely true or accurate.
Related Phrases
  • Exactly so: A formal way to express complete agreement or confirmation.
    • "The procedure must be followed in this order." "Exactly so."
  • Exactly right: Completely correct.
    • Your answer is exactly right.
Idioms
  • To be exactly the point: To be precisely the central or most important issue.
    • That's exactly the point I was trying to make.
  • Exactly my thought: Used to say that someone has expressed an idea you were just thinking.
    • "We should leave now." "Exactly my thought!"
exactly

She measured the flour exactly for the cake recipe.

Adverb
  1. in a precise manner
    • she always expressed herself precisely
  2. just as it should be
    • `Precisely, my lord,' he said
  3. indicating exactness or preciseness
    • he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do
    • it was just as he said--the jewel was gone
    • it has just enough salt

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