Exactly: meaning in English

adverb

With no qualification, restriction, or limitation; totally.

Usage examples:

She trusted him absolutely

adverb

Confidently.

Usage examples:

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

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

Totally; utterly.

Usage examples:

The fire completely destroyed the building

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.

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

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

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

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…

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…