exactly

Everyday

1. Exactly means just right, not more and not less. tree →
2. Exactly can mean in every way: exactly the same. tree →
3. «Exactly!» means yes, that is completely right. tree →

In the lessons

maths: an amount with nothing more or less; no rounding or estimating; exact time and measures; science: measure exactly; everyday life: exactly on time, exactly what I wanted

Examples

• She has exactly $20. tree →
• The box holds exactly 12 eggs. tree →
• How many exactly? tree →
• It took exactly 2 hours. tree →
• The twins look exactly the same. tree →
• Measure exactly 100 ml of water. tree →
• That's exactly what I wanted! tree →
• The bus came at exactly 8 o'clock. tree →
• Exactly at midnight the window opened. tree →

Note

Use the exact number; do not estimate or round. Trap: none special. «About» or «roughly» are the opposite: they ask for an estimate.

In Jewish tradition

maths: an amount with nothing more or less; no rounding or estimating; exact time and measures; science: measure exactly; everyday life: exactly on time, exactly what I wanted

Examples

• Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be done exactly for the house of the God of heaven; for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons? (Writings EZR.7.23, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Use the exact number; do not estimate or round. Trap: none special. «About» or «roughly» are the opposite: they ask for an estimate.