Exactly vs Clearly - What's the difference?
exactly | clearly |
(manner) without approximation; precisely.
(focus) Used to provide emphasis.
(Signifies agreement or recognition)
(manner) In a clear manner.
(modal) Without a doubt; obviously.
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(degree) To a degree clearly discernible.
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)- Measure exactly so we can be sure it is right.
- The edge is not exactly straight.
- 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
* approximatelyInterjection
(en interjection)- So you're saying that we have only three days left? / Yes, exactly !
clearly
English
Adverb
(en-adv)- He enunciated every syllable clearly .''
- Clearly , the judge erred in his opinion.
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- He was clearly wrong on all points but one.
