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- [pri-sahys]
- /prɪˈsaɪs/
- /prɪˈsaɪsli/
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- [pri-sahys]
- /prɪˈsaɪs/
Definitions of precisely word
- adjective precisely definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions. 1
- adjective precisely being exactly that and neither more nor less: a precise temperature; a precise amount. 1
- adjective precisely being just that and no other: the precise dress she had wanted. 1
- adjective precisely definite or exact in statement, as a person. 1
- adjective precisely carefully distinct: precise articulation. 1
- adjective precisely exact in measuring, recording, etc.: a precise instrument. 1
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Origin of precisely
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin praecīsus curtailed, brief, orig. past participle of praecīdere to cut off, cut short, equivalent to prae- pre- + -cīsus, combining form of caesus, past participle of caedere to cut
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Parts of speech for Precisely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
precisely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for precisely
adv precisely
- absolutely — Absolutely means totally and completely.
- accurately — free from error or defect; consistent with a standard, rule, or model; precise; exact.
- adeptly — very skilled; proficient; expert: an adept juggler.
- admittedly — You use admittedly when you are saying something which weakens the importance or force of your statement.
- adroitly — expert or nimble in the use of the hands or body.
adverb precisely
- bang — If something bangs, it makes a sudden loud noise, once or several times.
- commensurably — In a commensurable manner; so as to be commensurable.
- confirmedly — In a manner that is confirmed; definitely, as has been demonstrated.
- conformably — With or in conformity; suitably; agreeably.
- demandingly — In a demanding way.
Antonyms for precisely
adv precisely
- approximately — close to; around; roughly or in the region of
- in the ballpark — a tract of land where ball games, especially baseball, are played.
- in the neighborhood of — the area or region around or near some place or thing; vicinity: the kids of the neighborhood; located in the neighborhood of Jackson and Vine streets.
- loosely — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
adverb precisely
- inaccurately — In an inaccurate manner; incorrectly; inexactly.
- inexactly — In a manner not exact or precise; inaccurately.
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