exactly
/ɪɡˈzæktli/
adverb
- Used to emphasize that something is correct in every detail or way; precisely.
- That is exactly what I meant when I described the problem.
- She arrived at exactly 3 o'clock, as promised.
- The instructions said to add exactly two cups of flour, no more and no less.
- Used to express complete agreement or confirmation.
- "So we need to leave early to avoid traffic?" "Exactly."
- "You think he should apologize?" "Exactly, that's what I've been saying."
- "The project failed because of poor planning." "Exactly."
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