Nearby Words
precisely
| Main Entry: |
precisely
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | exactly, just |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, accurately, as well, correctly, definitely, even, expressly, for a fact, for sure, just so, literally, no ifs ands or buts, no mistake, on the button, on the money, on the nose, plumb, right, sharp, smack*, smack-dab, specifically, square, squarely, strictly, sure, sure thing, the ticket, the very thing, to a tee, yes |
| Antonyms: | imprecisely, questionably, unsure |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | accurately |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | correctly |
| Synonyms: | exactly, flawlessly, meticulously, precisely, scrupulously, veraciously |
| Main Entry: | bang |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | suddenly, with force |
| Synonyms: | abruptly, hard, head on, headlong, noisily, precisely, smack, straight, suddenly |
| Antonyms: | slowly |
| 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: | clearly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | without any doubt |
| Synonyms: | acutely, apparently, audibly, beyond doubt, certainly, conspicuously, decidedly, definitely, discernibly, distinctly, evidently, incontestably, incontrovertibly, indubitably, lucidly, manifestly, markedly, noticeably, obviously, openly, overtly, patently, penetratingly, perceptibly, plainly, positively, precisely, prominently, purely, recognizably, seemingly, sharply, sonorously, surely, translucently, transparently, undeniably, undoubtedly, unmistakably |
| Antonyms: | indefinitely, indistinctly, mysteriously, vaguely |
| Main Entry: | correctly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | right |
| Synonyms: | accurately, befittingly, decently, decorously, fitly, fittingly, justly, nicely, perfectly, precisely, properly, rightly, to a T, well |
| Antonyms: | flawed, inaccurately, incorrectly, mistakenly, wrongly |
| Main Entry: | delicately |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | carefully |
| Synonyms: | beautifully, cautiously, daintily, deftly, elegantly, exquisitely, fastidiously, finely, gracefully, lightly, precisely, sensitively, skillfully, softly, subtly, tactfully |
| Antonyms: | indelicately, strongly, uncarefully |
| Main Entry: | directly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | the shortest route |
| Synonyms: | as a crow flies, beeline, dead, direct, due, exactly, plump, precisely, right, slam bang, slap, smack, smack dab, straight, straightly, undeviatingly, unswervingly, without deviation |
| Antonyms: | indirectly |
| Main Entry: | doubtless |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | certainly; most likely |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, apparently, assuredly, clearly, easily, for sure, indisputably, no ifs ands or buts, of course, ostensibly, positively, precisely, presumably, probably, seemingly, supposedly, surely, truly, undoubtedly, unequivocally, unquestionably, without doubt |
| Antonyms: | doubted, doubtedly, dubious, improbably, questionable, uncertain, unlikely |
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