Entry Word: exactly

Function: adverb

Meaning: 1 as stated or indicated without the slightest difference <we will meet at exactly six oʼclock>

Synonyms just, precisely, right, sharp, smack-dab, squarely

2 in a like manner <he wants to be exactly like his father> — see just 1
3 in the same words <you copied the encyclopedia article exactly> — see verbatim
4 without any relaxation of standards or precision <follow the rules exactly and you wonʼt get into trouble> — see strictly