accurately
adverb
Simple meaning
Without error or defect.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈækjɚətli
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Definition
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adverb
In an accurate manner; exactly; precisely; without error or defect.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: In an accurate manner; exactly; precisely; without error or defect.
When you do something 'accurately,' you do it exactly right, without mistakes. It emphasizes the *manner* of the action. It's often used with verbs like 'measure,' 'report,' or 'perform.'
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Careful and exacting
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
Where you'll really hear it
Workshop instructions
“Follow these steps to measure the dimensions accurately.”
Sports commentary
“The golfer placed the ball accurately on the green.”
Academic writing
“The researcher accurately cited all sources.”
Where it naturally appears
- Technical/specialist writing
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More ways to use accurately
- “He works very accurately.”adverb
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Word Family
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Inflected forms
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Conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy.
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Antonyms
Sense: in an accurate manner
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