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ex·act

exact

 
 
pronunciation:
ihg zaekt
parts of speech:
adjective, verb
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: having no mistakes; correct.
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synonyms:
absolute, accurate, precise, thorough
antonyms:
approximate, inaccurate
similar words:
correct, dead, faithful, perfect, proper, rigid, scrupulous, specific, true, very
definition 2: not allowing for any difference from what is intended.
This painting is an exact copy of the original.
synonyms:
consistent, perfect, regular
similar words:
even, explicit, precise, specific
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: exacts, exacting, exacted
definition: to demand or cause to be given up by using a threat of force.
The witch exacted a promise from the poor fisherman.
similar words:
compel, extract, force, levy, pressure, require, squeeze, wrest, wring
derivations: exactable (adj.), exacter (exactor) (n.), exactness (n.)
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  • exactly:
    in an exact or particular way; just.
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