precisely
Translation
precisely, exactly
Examples
The train arrived at precisely 2:00 PM.
The train arrived at precisely 2:00 PM.
He explained the problem precisely.
He explained the problem precisely.
'So you mean we're lost?' 'Precisely.'
'So you mean we're lost?' 'Precisely.'
Grammar Patterns
((adverb)) ((verb)) exactly He explained the problem precisely.
((adverb)) used to agree with a statement. 'So you agree?' 'Precisely.'
Similar Words
Synonyms: exactly, accurately, specifically; Antonyms: imprecisely, vaguely
Etymology
From the adjective 'precise' + the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
This is the adverb form of 'precise'. If something is done 'precisely', it is done in a 'precise' way.