Synonyms of exactly
28 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for exactly is right. Other synonyms of exactly are exact, accurately, correctly, precisely and slap. The opposite of exactly is approximately.
Synonyms and similar words for exactly
adverbWithout approximation; precisely.
- accuratelyIn an accurate manner; exactly; precisely; without error or defect.
adverbMore synonyms
- exactExactly.
- perfectly
- correctlyIn a correct manner.
- dead-nutsPrecisely, exactly, completely.
- definitely
- directlyExactly; just; at the shortest possible distance.
- for sureDefinitely, positively, without a doubt.
- fullyExactly, equally.
- incisivelyIn an incisive manner.
- justExactly, precisely, perfectly.
- on target
- on the buttonExactly, precisely.
- on the dotExactly; precisely, especially of a time of day.
- on the moneyIn the correct position; on target; precisely accurate; accurately.
- on the nose
- plumpDirectly; suddenly; perpendicularly.
- plunk informalDirectly, exactly, precisely.
- preciselyIn a precise manner; exactly.
- rightExactly, precisely.
- sharpExactly.
- slapExactly, precisely.
- slap bangExactly, precisely.
- squarely
- even archaicExactly; just; fully.
- jump obsoleteExactly; precisely.
- on the mark datedPrecisely accurate; correct or appropriate.
- punctually archaicPrecisely; exactly; minutely.
Opposite of exactly
adverbAntonym(s) of “without approximation”.
- approximatelyImprecise but close to in quantity or amount.
adverbMore antonyms
- impreciselyIn an imprecise manner.
- inaccuratelyIn an inaccurate manner; incorrectly; inexactly.
- incorrectlyIn an incorrect manner.
- inexactlyIn a manner not exact or precise; inaccurately.
Meaning of exactly
- adverb Without approximation; precisely.
- adverb Precisely, used to provide emphasis.
- interjection Signifies agreement or recognition.
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Questions about synonyms of exactly
- What is another word for exactly?
- Exactly has 28 synonyms on Word.ws, such as right, exact, accurately, correctly, precisely, slap, fully and just.
- What is the opposite of exactly?
- The opposite of exactly is approximately. Other antonyms of exactly are incorrectly and inaccurately.
- What does exactly mean?
- Exactly means without approximation; precisely.
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