precisely
pri-SYS-lee/pɹɪˈsaɪsli/
- 1In an exact way, with no mistakes.
Like coloring inside the lines without going over the edge.
He copied the drawing precisely, line by line.
Follow the steps precisely so nothing goes wrong.
Similarexactly, accurately, correctly, just, right
Oppositeimprecisely
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- 2Used to stress that something is exactly right or true.
Like saying "yes, exactly that!" to show you fully agree.
That is precisely what I meant.
He chose this color precisely because it stands out.
Similarexactly, just, specifically, simply
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Origin
From the word "precise" plus the ending "-ly".