exactly

UK
/ɪɡˈzæktli/
US
/ɪɡˈzæktli/

Translations

exactlyadverb
Основное наречие; также употребляется в разговорной речи для усиления согласия или точного подтверждения.
exactlyinterjection
Разговорная реплика согласия или подтверждения: 'Exactly!' = 'Precisely / That's right!'.
exactlyadverb
UK
/ɪɡˈzæktli/
US
/ɪɡˈzæktli/
She followed the instructions exactly as they were written.
Elle a suivi les instructions exactement comme elles étaient écrites.
Additional translations
au justeDans les questions pour demander une précision ou une clarification.
précisémentS'emploie souvent pour insister sur la précision ou pour demander une clarification.
exactlyinterjection
UK
/ɪɡˈzæktli/
US
/ɪɡˈzæktli/
Used standalone to express agreement or affirmation.
ExactementS'emploie pour marquer un accord total ou une confirmation.
"Exactly! That's what we need to focus on."
"Exactement ! C'est sur cela que nous devons nous concentrer."
Additional translations
tout à faitMarque un accord fort ou une confirmation.
Synonyms
you said it!
that's right!
spot on!
so true!

Definitions

exactlyadverb
in a precise, accurate, or correct way; with no error or difference
She copied the design exactly.
used to emphasize that something is completely true, correct, or the same
That's exactly what I meant.
exactlyinterjection
used to express strong agreement or confirmation
—You need to start over. —Exactly!
exactlyadverb
In a precise or accurate manner.
She followed the instructions exactly as they were written.
Used to emphasize the accuracy of a statement or description.
That's exactly what I was thinking.
Used to indicate that something is precisely the case, with no more and no less.
There are exactly ten students in the class.
Used in questions to request more precise information or clarification.
What exactly are you trying to say?
exactlyinterjection
Used to express strong agreement, affirmation, or confirmation.
"Exactly! That's what we need to focus on."