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| Main Entry: | exactly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | accurately, particularly |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, altogether, bang*, carefully, completely, correctly, definitely, expressly, faithfully, for sure*, indeed, just, literally, on the nose*, positively, precisely, quite, right, scrupulously, severely, sharp, specifically, square, strictly, totally, truly, truthfully, utterly, wholly, explicitly, faultlessly, for a fact, for certain, in every respect, methodically, no mistake, on the dot, on the money, on the nail, rigorously, the ticket, unequivocally, unerringly, veraciously |
| Antonyms: | inaccurately, inexactly |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | accurately |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | correctly |
| Synonyms: | exactly, precisely, scrupulously, flawlessly, meticulously, veraciously |
| Main Entry: | all |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | completely, without exception |
| Synonyms: | altogether, entirely, exactly, fully, just, purely, quite, totally, utterly, wholly, all in all |
| Antonyms: | incompletely |
| Main Entry: | carefully |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | cautiously; painstakingly |
| Synonyms: | correctly, deliberately, delicately, exactly, faithfully, fully, gingerly, honorably, laboriously, particularly, precisely, reliably, scrupulously, thoroughly, warily, anxiously, attentively, circumspectly, concernedly, conscientiously, dependably, discreetly, fastidiously, guardedly, heedfully, in detail, meticulously, providently, prudently, punctiliously, regardfully, rigorously, solicitously, thoughtfully, trustily, uprightly, vigilantly, watchfully, with forethought, with reservations |
| Antonyms: | carelessly, incautiously, thoughtlessly, uncarefully |
| Main Entry: | certainly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | without doubt |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, assuredly, exactly, of course, positively, surely, unquestionably, cert, for a fact, posolutely, right on, without fail |
| Antonyms: | dubiously, doubtfully, equivocally, questionably |
| Main Entry: | closely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | approximately, carefully |
| Synonyms: | by the skin of one's teeth, exactly, firmly, hard, heedfully, in conjunction with, intently, intimately, jointly, meticulously, mindfully, minutely, nearly, punctiliously, scrupulously, searchingly, sharply, similarly, strictly, thoughtfully |
| Main Entry: | dead |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | completely, totally |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, direct, directly, due, entirely, exactly, right, straight, wholly, straightly, undeviatingly |
| Antonyms: | incompletely |
| Main Entry: | due |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | directly |
| Synonyms: | dead, direct, exactly, right, straight, straightly, undeviatingly |
| Antonyms: | indirectly |
| Main Entry: | purely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | simply, absolutely |
| Synonyms: | all, altogether, barely, completely, entirely, essentially, exactly, exclusively, just, merely, only, plainly, quite, solely, totally, utterly, wholly, all in all, in toto |
| Antonyms: | indefinitely |
| Main Entry: | sharp |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | on time |
| Synonyms: | accurately, bang, exactly, just, precisely, promptly, right, square, squarely, suddenly, abruptly, on the button, on the dot, punctually, smack-dab |
| Antonyms: | late |
| Main Entry: | specifically |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | expressly, particularly |
| Synonyms: | accurately, clearly, correctly, definitely, especially, exactly, individually, peculiarly, precisely, specially, categorically, characteristically, concretely, distinctively, explicitly, in detail, in specie, indicatively, minutely, pointedly, respectively |
| Antonyms: | generally, broadly |
| Main Entry: | totally |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | completely |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, all, altogether, entirely, exactly, exclusively, flat out*, full blast*, fully, just, perfectly, quite, thoroughly, unconditionally, utterly, wholly, all in all, comprehensively, consummately, in toto, top to bottom, unmitigatedly, wholeheartedly |
| Antonyms: | incompletely, partially |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| 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: | utterly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | completely |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, all, altogether, entirely, exactly, extremely, fully, just, perfectly, plumb*, purely, quite, thoroughly, totally, well, wholly, all in all, in toto, to the core, to the nth degree |
| Antonyms: | incompletely, uncertain |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | yes |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | agreed |
| Synonyms: | affirmative, all right*, amen, aye*, certainly, definitely, exactly, fine, gladly, good, granted, indubitably, naturally, of course, okay*, positively, precisely, sure thing*, surely, true, undoubtedly, unquestionably, willingly, yea*, beyond a doubt, by all means, even so, good enough, just so, most assuredly, very well, without fail, yep |
| Antonyms: | disagreed |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | rightly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | uprightly |
| Synonyms: | accurately, appropriately, correctly, exactly, fairly, justly, legally, properly, suitably, truly, befittingly, fitly, justifiably, lawfully |
| Notes: | rightfully means by right or having a just claim; rightly means with honesty or in a correct manner |
| Antonyms: | unjustifiably, unjustly, wrongly, erroneously |
| Main Entry: | scientifically |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | reliably |
| Synonyms: | accurately, carefully, exactly, dependably |
| Main Entry: | absolutely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | certainly, without question |
| Synonyms: | actually, decidedly, definitely, doubtless, easily, exactly, for sure*, on the nose*, positively, precisely, really, sure thing*, surely, truly, unconditionally, unquestionably, categorically, come hell or high water, conclusively, decisively, no ifs ands or buts, no strings attached, on the button, on the money, right on, straight out, sure as can be, sure as hell, sure enough, the very thing, unambiguously |
| Antonyms: | doubtful, indefinite, questionable, not certain, not sure |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | directly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | the shortest route |
| Synonyms: | beeline*, dead, direct, due, exactly, plump, precisely, right, slap, smack, straight, as a crow flies, slam bang, smack dab, straightly, undeviatingly, unswervingly, without deviation |
| Antonyms: | indirectly |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | expressly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | purposely |
| Synonyms: | especially, exactly, intentionally, on purpose, particularly, precisely, specially, specifically, in specie |
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