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precisely

adverb

Simple meaning

Used to provide emphasis.

Pronunciation

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prihsyslee

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pɹɪˈsaɪsli

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Definition

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adverb

  1. manner

    In a precise manner; exactly.

  2. focus

    Used to provide emphasis.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: (manner) In a precise manner; exactly.

Used this way, precisely is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.

Emotional tone
Positive
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Gentle
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Careful and exacting
Usage feel
Precise and approving

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More ways to use precisely

  • “He was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do.”adverb

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Inflected forms

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  • preciseadjectiveBase word

    Sharply exact or accurate or delimited.

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Antonyms

Sense: in a precise manner

inexactlyRareimpreciselyRare

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