precisely

adverb (from the adjective «precise»)

«precisely» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Exactly; with no mistakes or difference (at precisely nine o'clock). tree →
Carefully and accurately (measure precisely). tree →
Used to agree strongly: «Precisely!» means «Yes, exactly that!» tree →

In the lessons

Used in maths and science for exact measurement and answers (precisely 12.5 cm); in everyday speech to agree; in stories for exact times. Phrases: «precisely because», «to be precise», «more precisely».

Examples

The train leaves at precisely eight o'clock. tree →
Measure the line precisely with a ruler. tree →
«So we need more flour?» «Precisely!» tree →
She cut the paper precisely in half. tree →
That's precisely what I wanted. tree →
I don't know precisely how many came, about 30. tree →
And this was precisely what did happen. tree →

Note

Adjective «precise», noun «precision». Opposite: roughly, approximately, about. In maths: «precisely» means an exact value — do not round; «about» means rounding is fine.

On Mova

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