to be precise
Definition
- Adverb:
- Used to give more exact or specific information: This phrase introduces a statement that corrects, clarifies, or provides a more accurate detail about something just mentioned.
Usage
- The phrase "to be precise" is used to signal that the speaker is about to add a correction or a more exact piece of information. It often follows a more general statement.
- It functions as a sentence adverb, typically set off by commas.
Examples
- Adverb:
Advanced Usage
- "To be more precise": A common variant used to introduce a further level of detail or correction.
Variants and Related Words
- Properly speaking / Strictly speaking: Similar adverbial phrases used to indicate that a statement is being made according to a strict or precise definition.
Synonyms
- Exactly
- Specifically
- In fact
- Actually
Related Phrases
- That is to say: Used to introduce a rephrasing or clarification.
- In other words: Used to express something in a different way for clarity.
Adverb
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in actual fact
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properly speaking, they are not husband and wife
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