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exactly | andiron |

As an adverb exactly

is (manner) without approximation; precisely.

As an interjection exactly

is (signifies agreement or recognition).

As a noun andiron is

a utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side; a firedog; as, a pair of andirons.

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 !

    andiron

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side; a firedog; as, a pair of andirons.
    • * (English Citations of "andiron")