EXACTLY Synonyms: 146 Similar and Opposite Words

exactly

adverb

ig-ˈzak-(t)lē

Definition of exactly next

as in just

as stated or indicated without the slightest difference we will meet at exactly six o'clock

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as in precisely

in the same manner he wants to be exactly like his father

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as in directly

in the same words a plagiarism suit alleging that one historian had copied large segments of another's text exactly

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as in strictly

without any relaxation of standards or precision follow the rules exactly and you won't get into trouble

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as in quite

to a full extent or degree she listened to the advice, then did exactly what she wanted to anyway

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as in yes

used to express agreement "Are you calling me a liar?" "Exactly."

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Recent Examples of exactly Everly Capri Hough was born on December 29, 2025, almost exactly two years after Erbert's emergency surgery. —

Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026 That uneven rollout is exactly what creates confusion and gives scam texts an opening. —

Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026 Tumi rarely goes on sale, which is exactly why this Rue La La event is worth shopping right now. —

Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026 How much public money is being sent to private companies, and in exchange for what exactly? —

Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exactly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exactly

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Worse still, Britain's kerosene stockpiles are very low — just one month's worth of supplies — compared with most of the rest of the world.

— Ian King, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Rea took the bulk of the innings following lefty Riley Martin’s perfect opening frame that required just six pitches to retire the top of the Phillies’ order.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026