exactly
adverb
1. indicating exactness or preciseness
- he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do
Similar word(s): just, precisely, properly
2. just as it should be
Similar word(s): precisely
3. in a precise manner
Similar word(s): incisively, precisely
Sentences with exactly as an adverb:
- Measure exactly so we can be sure it is right.
- The edge is not exactly straight.
- It was exactly an Eastern gray squirrel.
- He divided the coins exactly in half.
- He did it that way exactly to prove the point.
- His complaint was exactly that she failed to meet the deadline by four days.
interjection
1. Signifies agreement or recognition
- So you're saying that we have only three days left? / Yes, exactly!