Synonyms for precisely
pre·cise·ly

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1. preciselyadverb

   In a precise manner; exactly.

   Antonyms:
   imprecisely

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1. precisely, exactly, justadverb

   indicating exactness or preciseness

   "he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do"; "it was just as he said--the jewel was gone"; "it has just enough salt"

   Synonyms:
   just, on the nose, barely, but, just now, on the dot, simply, merely, incisively, scarcely, hardly, on the button, only, exactly, scarce

   Antonyms:
   imprecisely, inexactly

2. precisely, incisively, exactlyadverb

   in a precise manner

   "she always expressed herself precisely"

   Synonyms:
   exactly, incisively, on the dot, on the button, on the nose, just

   Antonyms:
   inexactly, imprecisely

3. precisely, exactly, on the nose, on the dot, on the buttonadverb

   just as it should be

   "`Precisely, my lord,' he said"

   Synonyms:
   exactly, incisively, on the dot, on the button, on the nose, just

   Antonyms:
   inexactly, imprecisely

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1. List of paraphrases for "precisely":

   exactly, accurately, specifically, just, very, eben, rightly, carefully, precise

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How to use precisely in a sentence?

1. John Heubusch:

   It is a very big deal, and not something that is given annually, but, rather, at events and moments like we’re seeing here, when a world leader steps forward with the kind of President Reagan would admire, to fight for freedom, and that’s precisely what Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is doing.

2. George Magnus:

   [ The government ] craves economic stability and prioritizes job growth above all else, but its policies are leading to precisely the outcomes it abhors or wants to avoid, it will be a big challenge for the government to keep stability in the crosshairs this year, without resorting to further infrastructure stimulus, which it supposedly wishes to downplay, and further budgetary and monetary easing.

3. State Mike Pompeo:

   We still haven't gained access, the world hasn't gained access to the WIV( Wuhan Institute of Virology) there. We don't know precisely where this virus originated from.

4. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky:

   Ukraine needs Ukrainian heroes alive, the 82nd day of our defense is coming to an end. A difficult day. But this day, like all others, is aimed precisely at saving our country and our people.

5. Mario Kreutzberger:

   From the start we made sure to ask,' What does the audience want ?' and we have worked tirelessly for precisely that audience, with the utmost dedication, humility and deep respect.