Definition: (manner) without approximation; precisely.

Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! Today we're tackling a word that pops up quite often – “exactly.” The dictionary gives us a good starting point: "(manner) without approximation; precisely." Now, let’s break that down. Think of it like this: "Exactly" means something is perfectly right. It’s not just close, or nearly, it's the absolute truth! Imagine you're measuring a ruler – if you say “it measures exactly five inches,” you mean there’s no wiggle room, no guessing, no rounding off. It’s a crisp, clear, precise five inches. Let’s use some rhymes to help it stick: “Exactly” means "no mistake," A perfect answer, for goodness sake! It's not just near, it’s truly right, Shining with precision and light! Does that make sense? Do you have any questions about what “exactly” means – or maybe a sentence where you could use it yourself?