| Main Entry: | faithfully |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | loyally |
Synonyms: |
conscientiously, dependably, devotedly, truly |
| Main Entry: | faithfully |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | always |
Synonyms: |
constantly, forever, patiently, regular |
| Main Entry: | carefully |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | cautiously; painstakingly |
Synonyms: |
anxiously, attentively, circumspectly, concernedly, conscientiously, correctly, deliberately, delicately, dependably, discreetly, exactly, faithfully, fastidiously, fully, gingerly, guardedly, heedfully, honorably, in detail, laboriously, meticulously, particularly, precisely, providently, prudently, punctiliously, regardfully, reliably, rigorously, scrupulously, solicitously, thoroughly, thoughtfully, trustily, uprightly, vigilantly, warily, watchfully, with forethought, with reservations |
Antonyms: |
carelessly, incautiously, thoughtlessly, uncarefully |
| Main Entry: | exactly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | accurately, particularly |
Synonyms: |
absolutely, altogether, bang*, carefully, completely, correctly, definitely, explicitly, expressly, faithfully, faultlessly, for a fact, for certain, for sure, in every respect, indeed, just, literally, methodically, no mistake, on the dot, on the money, on the nail, on the nose, positively, precisely, quite, right, rigorously, scrupulously, severely, sharp, specifically, square, strictly, the ticket, totally, truly, truthfully, unequivocally, unerringly, utterly, veraciously, wholly |
Antonyms: |
inaccurately, inexactly |
| Main Entry: | literally |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | word for word; exactly |
Synonyms: |
actually, completely, correctly, direct, directly, faithfully, indisputably, letter by letter, literatim, not figuratively, plainly, precisely, really, rightly, rigorously, sic, simply, straight, strictly, to the letter, truly, undeviatingly, undisputably, unerringly, unmistakably, verbatim, veritably |
| Notes: | literally means 'with truth to the letter; exactly' or according to the strictest sense of the word or words, while figuratively means 'by or as a figure of speech; metaphorically', or 'in a descriptive, analogous, but metaphorical sense of the word or words |
Antonyms: |
figuratively, loosely |
| Main Entry: | truly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | really, doubtlessly |
Synonyms: |
absolutely, accurately, actually, authentically, beyond doubt, beyond question, confirmedly, constantly, correctly, de facto, definitely, devotedly, exactly, factually, faithfully, firmly, genuinely, honestly, honorably, in actuality, in fact, in reality, in truth, legitimately, loyally, positively, precisely, reliably, righteously, rightly, sincerely, staunchly, steadily, surely, truthfully, unequivocally, veraciously, veritably, very, with all one's heart, with devotion, without a doubt |
Antonyms: |
doubtfully, dubiously, indefinite |
| Main Entry: | word for word |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | using exactly the same words |
Synonyms: |
according to the letter, faithfully, in the same words, ipsissimis verbis, literally, literatim, strictly, to the letter, verbally, verbatim, verbatim et litteratim, word by word, word for word and letter for letter, word-perfectly |
| Main Entry: | obediently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | dutifully |
Synonyms: |
compliantly, devotedly, faithfully, loyally, submissively, willingly |
| Main Entry: | regularly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | as a matter of usual practice |
Synonyms: |
automatically, commonly, conventionally, customarily, faithfully, frequently, habitually, mechanically, ordinarily, punctually, recurrently, religiously, repeatedly, routinely, systematically, tirelessly, unchangingly, usually |
| Main Entry: | reliably |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | dependably |
Synonyms: |
accurately, assuredly, certainly, faithfully, loyally, presumably, probably, surely, truly |