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Exactly vs Strictly - What's the difference?

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As adverbs the difference between exactly and strictly

is that exactly is without approximation; precisely while strictly is in a strict 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 !

    strictly

    English

    Adverb

    (en-adv)
  • In a strict manner.
    • He adhered strictly to the diet his doctor prescribed.
  • In a limited manner; only
  • *
    • This work was strictly voluntary, but any animal who absented himself from it would have his rations reduced by half.
  • In a narrow or limited sense.
    • That term refers strictly to smaller birds.

    Related terms

    * strictly proper