In manner|lang=en terms the difference between exactly and clearly
is that
exactly is (manner) without approximation; precisely while
clearly is (manner) in a clear manner.
As adverbs the difference between exactly and clearly
is that
exactly is (manner) without approximation; precisely while
clearly is (manner) in a clear manner.
As an interjection exactly
is (
signifies agreement or recognition).
exactly English
Adverb
( en adverb)
(manner) without approximation; precisely.
- Measure exactly so we can be sure it is right.
- The edge is not exactly straight.
(focus) Used to provide emphasis.
- It was exactly an Eastern gray squirrel.
- He divided the coins exactly in half.
- He did it that way exactly to prove the point.
- His complaint was exactly that she failed to meet the deadline by four days.
Antonyms
* approximately
Interjection
( en interjection)
(Signifies agreement or recognition)
- So you're saying that we have only three days left? / Yes, exactly !
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clearly English
Adverb
( en-adv)
(manner) In a clear manner.
- He enunciated every syllable clearly .''
(modal) Without a doubt; obviously.
- Clearly , the judge erred in his opinion.
* {{quote-news
, year=2011
, date=December 10
, author=David Ornstein
, title=Arsenal 1 - 0 Everton
, work=BBC Sport
citation
, page=
, passage=While Gunners boss Arsene Wenger had warned his players against letting the pre-match festivities distract them from the task at hand, they clearly struggled for fluency early on.}}
(degree) To a degree clearly discernible.
- He was clearly wrong on all points but one.
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