adverb
- in a precise manner; with complete accuracy
- used for emphasis to mean ‘just’ or ‘only’
interjection
- used to express complete agreement
Examples
- The recipe calls for exactly two cups of flour.
- She arrived at exactly 3:00 PM.
- That’s exactly what I was thinking.
- The measurements must be exactly right.
- He knew exactly where to find the book.
- “We should leave now.” “Exactly!”
- This is exactly the problem we discussed.