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EXACTLY

(adverb, interj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Exactly.

How to pronounce exactly:

US

Exactly - as an adverb

Indicating exactness or preciseness

Example: "He was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
just11precisely16properly15

Just as it should be

Example: "`precisely, my lord,' he said"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
on the buttonon the doton the noseprecisely16

In a precise manner

Example: "She always expressed herself precisely"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
incisively18precisely16
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inexactly21

Exactly - as an interjection

Signifies agreement or recognition.

Example: "So you're saying that we have only three days left? — yes, exactly!"

Example Sentences

"I know exactly what you mean."
"Could you repeat that? I didn't hear exactly what you said."
"She arrived at exactly 8 o'clock."
"I want this done exactly as I instructed."
"He knew exactly where to find the key."
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Word Game Points

Is EXACTLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, exactly is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXACTLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is EXACTLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, exactly is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXACTLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is EXACTLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, exactly is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXACTLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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