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/ɪgˈzæktli/ /ɪgˈzæktli/
adverb
  1. 1
    tam, tam da, tamı tamına

    Used to emphasize that something is correct or the same in every detail.

    • The train left at exactly nine o'clock.
      Tren saat tam dokuzda kalktı.
    • That's exactly what I wanted for my birthday.
      Doğum günüm için tam da istediğim şey bu.
  2. 2
    tam olarak, kesin olarak

    Used in questions to ask for more detailed or precise information.

    • What exactly did the doctor tell you?
      Doktor sana tam olarak ne söyledi?
    • Where exactly do you live in Istanbul?
      İstanbul'da tam olarak nerede oturuyorsun?
  3. 3
    harfiyen, hatasız biçimde

    In a careful and accurate way, without any mistakes.

    • Follow the instructions exactly or the cake won't rise.
      Talimatlara harfiyen uyun, yoksa kek kabarmaz.
    • Measure the window exactly before you buy curtains.
      Perde almadan önce pencereyi santimi santimine ölçün.
  4. 4
    aynen, kesinlikle

    Used as a reply to say that you agree completely with someone.

    • 'So we should leave early?' 'Exactly!'
      'Yani erken mi çıkmalıyız?' 'Aynen!'
    • 'You mean the price is too high?' 'Exactly.'
      'Yani fiyat çok mu yüksek diyorsun?' 'Kesinlikle.'
  5. 5
    pek (… değil), hiç de (… değil)

    Used in 'not exactly' to say that something is not quite true, or to mean the opposite.

    • He wasn't exactly happy about the news.
      Habere hiç de sevinmedi.
    • 'Are you angry?' 'Not exactly, just a bit tired.'
      'Kızgın mısın?' 'Pek sayılmaz, sadece biraz yorgunum.'

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exactly the sameexactly rightexactly whatexactly howexactly whereat exactly six o'clockwhat exactlynot exactlyexactly likeknow exactlyexactly as planned

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