Synonyms for
Exactly
Definition
in a precise and accurate manner
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- exactly right
- exactly what
- exactly the same
- exactly like
- exactly as
- exactly when
- exactly how
Word family
Usage note
Often used to emphasize precision or agreement. Can sometimes be redundant when used with words that already imply exactness, such as 'absolutely perfect'.
Example sentences
- I told him exactly how to get to my house.
- I followed the instructions exactly and the cake turned out perfectly.
- She knew exactly what she wanted to do with her life.
- The teacher explained the lesson exactly so that everyone could understand.
- I need to know exactly how much money I have in my bank account.
Quotes
The best way to predict the future is to create it, not to predict it, and that's what we're doing by focusing on innovation and creativity. We're not just blindly reacting to what's happening, we're creating exactly what we want to happen.
The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.
Things turn out the best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.