| Level | A2 |
|---|---|
| Kind | adverb |
| Front | exactly |
| IPA | /ɪɡˈzæktli / adverb |
| Back | tam |
| Back 2 | exactly (adverb) /ɪɡˈzæktli
/ adverb
1
(used to emphasize that sth is correct in every way) just
tam
You've arrived at exactly the right moment.
I found exactly what I wanted.
2 used
to ask for, or give, completely correct information
tam
olarak
Where exactly are you going on holiday?
He took exactly one hour to finish.
SYNONYM PRECISELY
3 (spoken)
(used for agreeing
with a statement) yes; you are right
çok
doğru
‘I don't think she's old enough to travel
on her own.’ ‘Exactly.’
IDIOM
not
exactly
(spoken)
1
(used when you are saying the opposite of what you really mean) not really; not
at all
pek
söylenemez
He's not exactly the most careful driver I
know.
2 used
as an answer to say that sth is almost true
tam
öyle denemez
‘So you think I'm wrong?’ ‘No, not exactly,
but …’
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