Exactly - English meaning

adverb

With no qualification, restriction, or limitation; totally.

Usage examples:

She trusted him absolutely

adverb

Completely

Usage examples:

I believed/trusted him absolutely., you must be absolutely silent or the birds won't appear., we've…

adverb

Used for adding force to a strong adjective that is not usually used with "very" or to a verb expressing strong emotion

Usage examples:

It's absolutely impossible to work with all this noise., the food was absolutely disgusting/delicio…

adverb

Confidently.

Usage examples:

The lad kept his cool and assuredly slipped the ball between the posts

adverb

Confidently

Usage examples:

After a disappointing first set, nadal played assuredly and went on to win the match.

adverb

Certainly

Usage examples:

These problems might not be solved by money alone, but they will assuredly not be solved without it.

adverb

Used to emphasize the speaker's belief that what is said is true.

Usage examples:

The prestigious address certainly adds to the firm's appeal

adverb

When said in answer to a question asking for help, certainly means yes

Usage examples:

"can you give me a hand?" "certainly."

adverb

Used to reply completely or to emphasize something and show that there is no doubt about it

Usage examples:

She certainly had a friend called mark, but i don't know whether he was her boyfriend., "this is ra…

adverb

Totally; utterly.

Usage examples:

The fire completely destroyed the building

adverb

In every way or as much as possible

Usage examples:

I agree with you completely., she's completely mad., he'd completely changed - i didn't recognize h…

adverb

Without doubt (used for emphasis).

Usage examples:

I shall definitely be at the airport to meet you

adverb

Without any doubt; certainly

Usage examples:

I don’t like that place – i’m definitely not going back there., "are you really going to quit your …

adverb

Completely (often used for emphasis).

Usage examples:

The traffic seemed to consist entirely of black cabs

adverb

Completely

Usage examples:

I admit it was entirely my fault., the company is run almost entirely by middle-aged men.

phrase

In all ways

Usage examples:

This movie is in every way a masterpiece of cinematography., although the baby was premature, she w…

adverb

Used to emphasize a statement or response confirming something already suggested.

Usage examples:

It was not expected to last long, and indeed it took less than three weeks

adverb

(used to emphasize something said or about to be said) really; truly

Usage examples:

If he has indeed quit his job, i asked myself, why is he still here?, from a medical standpoint, th…

adverb

Really or certainly, often used to emphasize something

Usage examples:

Indeed, it could be the worst environmental disaster in europe this century., evidence suggests tha…

adverb

In a way that cannot be doubted

Usage examples:

He looked different, but it was indubitably john., the museum indubitably has the best collection o…

adjective

Based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair.

Usage examples:

A just and democratic society

adverb

Exactly.

Usage examples:

That's just what i need

And nothing more

idiom

Exact or correct

Usage examples:

Her prediction was right on the money., shania guessed there were 126 jelly beans, and she was righ…

noun

A thin piece of metal having a pointed end that is forced into wood or another substance by hitting the other end with a hammer, and is used esp. to join two pieces or to hold something in place

Usage examples:

[ m ] workmen were nailing down the carpet., he nailed the box shut., we finally nailed the guys du…

verb

To prove that someone is guilty of doing something

Usage examples:

Identifying and nailing insider dealers in the credit markets is a difficult task., he nailed the i…

adverb

In exact terms; without vagueness.

Usage examples:

The guidelines are precisely defined

In a sharply exact manner

adverb

Precisely is also used to emphasize the accuracy of what you are saying

Usage examples:

Armed conflict is precisely what the government is trying to avoid.

adverb

To the utmost or most absolute extent or degree; absolutely; completely.

Usage examples:

It's quite out of the question

exclamation

Expressing agreement with or understanding of a remark or statement.

Usage examples:

‘i don't want to talk about that now.’ ‘quite’

adverb

To a large degree

Usage examples:

School is quite different from what it once was., we’ve had quite a lot of rain this year., there w…

adjective

Morally good, justified, or acceptable.

Usage examples:

I hope we're doing the right thing

adverb

To the furthest or most complete extent or degree (used for emphasis).

Usage examples:

The car spun right off the track

noun

That which is morally correct, just, or honourable.

Usage examples:

She doesn't understand the difference between right and wrong

idiom

To not be as good as the person or thing mentioned

Usage examples:

Her latest book is readable enough, but it can't hold a candle to her earlier work.

idiom

As much as possible

Usage examples:

We’re already being taxed to the hilt.

adverb

Completely; absolutely.

Usage examples:

The building was totally destroyed by the fire

adverb

Completely or extremely

Usage examples:

This book is totally different from her last one.

adverb

In a truthful way.

Usage examples:

He speaks truly

adverb

Without a doubt; certainly

Usage examples:

The area is truly beautiful., can it be truly said that he represents all the people of his country…

adverb

Without doubt; certainly.

Usage examples:

They are undoubtedly guilty

adverb

Very likely; almost certainly

Usage examples:

It is undoubtedly one of the best movies of the year., the highlight of the evening was undoubtedly…

phrase

Used to emphasize your opinion

Usage examples:

She is without (a) doubt the best student i have ever taught., it was, without doubt, the worst res…

exclamation

Used to give an affirmative response.

Usage examples:

‘do you understand?’ ‘yes.’

noun

An affirmative answer or decision, especially in voting.

Usage examples:

Answering with assured and ardent yeses

adverb

Used to express approval, willingness, or agreement

Usage examples:

"would you like a glass of water?" "yes, please.", "is chambers street in this direction?" "yes, ju…

idiom

Used to say that you will quickly do what someone has asked you to do

Usage examples:

"would you get me a coffee?" "sure, you got it!"