exactly

esattamente

Senza alcuna differenza rispetto al numero, al momento, alla descrizione o al fatto indicato.

In inglese semplice: With no difference from the stated number, time, description, or fact.

• It is exactly five o’clock.
• The two bags look exactly the same.
• That is exactly what I meant.

Sinonimi: precisely

Contrari: approximately

Espressioni comuni: exactly the same, exactly ten minutes, exactly right, measure exactly

esattamente, appunto

Si usa per mostrare che sei completamente d’accordo con ciò che qualcuno ha detto.

In inglese semplice: Used to show that you completely agree with what someone has said.

• Yes, exactly, we need more time.
• You are exactly right about the cost.
• That is exactly my point.

Sinonimi: absolutely, indeed

Espressioni comuni: yes exactly, exactly right, exactly my point

proprio, precisamente

Si usa per sottolineare un motivo, un fatto o una domanda specifica.

In inglese semplice: Used to stress a particular reason, fact, or question.

• What exactly do you want?
• That is exactly why I called.
• She chose it exactly because it was unusual.

Sinonimi: precisely

Espressioni comuni: exactly why, what exactly, exactly because

esatto, appunto

Risposta che indica che l’altra persona ha completamente ragione.

In inglese semplice: Used as a reply to say that someone is completely right.

• “We should leave now.” “Exactly!”
• “So she needs help?” “Yes, exactly.”
• “The price is too high.” “Exactly!”

Sinonimi: absolutely, indeed

Espressioni comuni: yes exactly, exactly so, exactly my point