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Antonyms for precisely

Grammar : Adv
Spell : pri-sahys
Phonetic Transcription : prɪˈsaɪs

Definition of precisely

Origin :
  • mid-15c., from Middle French précis "condensed, cut short" (14c.) and directly from Medieval Latin precisus, from Latin praecisus "abrupt, abridged, cut off," past participle of praecidere "to cut off, shorten," from prae "before" (see pre-) + caedere "to cut" (see -cide; for Latin vowel change, see acquisition). Related: Precisely (late 14c.).
  • adv exactly, just
Example sentences :
  • It was done in precisely the same way, as before, with the same result.
  • Extract from : « Harriet, The Moses of Her People » by Sarah H. Bradford
  • It was precisely on the pattern of that worn by the visionary Maid.
  • Extract from : « The Threefold Destiny (From "Twice Told Tales") » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • "That is precisely what I wish them to be," responded Grace, in all earnestness.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • Where it is most painful is precisely where it does most harm, among the classes we call professional.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • But the perception of "how to do it" is precisely what most of us have been acquiring.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • "Precisely what I wanted to reach," said Mrs. Roberts, with animation.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • "That is precisely the kind of stuff I do mean," answered Peter.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • Stand on the steps of this house at 10.30 precisely, and look as far as you can, and you will see—me.
  • Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
  • Her first duty was clearly to administer to his comfort, and that was precisely what she would do.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • I examined the dates, and found that they agreed with Ellinor's precisely.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Synonyms for precisely

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