What is the definition of Precisely? ๐ ๐
(manner) In a precise manner; exactly.
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Today weโre tackling a tricky word โ โprecisely.โ Itโs a lovely little word, but sometimes it can feel a bitโฆprecise! ๐
The dictionary tells us it means "in a precise manner; exactly." Let's break that down.
โPreciseโ comes from the root word โprecise,โ which basically means very accurate and exact. Think of it like this: you want to draw a perfect circle, right? You need to be ๐precisely๐ careful with your pencil โ moving it just so!
Itโs about detail, accuracy, and getting things just right. Not a little bit off, not a little bit vague - but exactly as it should be.
Here are some ways we can use โpreciselyโ in sentences:
๐ โHe measured the length of the table ๐precisely๐ with a ruler.โ (Meaning he was very careful and accurate.)
๐ โThe instructions called for the ingredients to be mixed ๐precisely๐.โ (Meaning they needed to be exact amounts.)
Do you have any questions about "precisely"? Don't hesitate to ask! Letโs make sure we all understand this word well.