The meaning of exactly is in a manner or measure or to a degree or number that strictly conforms to a fact or condition (definition of exactly from the cambridge learner's dictionary © cambridge university press) How to use exactly in a sentence.
Used when you are giving or asking for information that is completely correct Let's face it, we're not exactly rich, are we You use exactly before an amount, number, or position to emphasize that it is no more, no less, or no different from what you are stating.
Exactly synonyms, exactly pronunciation, exactly translation, english dictionary definition of exactly Do exactly as you please With great accuracy and precision Follow my directions exactly and you will find the airport
You got this exactly right (focus) precisely, used to provide emphasis Quotations he did it that way exactly to prove the point. In a precise manner without any error
Discover expressions like not exactly, someone wasn't exactly pleased, my sentiments exactly. Just, right, precisely, sharp, squarely, due, on the nose, full Somewhat, slightly, vaguely, differently, variably, essentially, basically, virtually