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How to pronounce exact
Say it like this: /ɪɡˈzækt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does exact mean?
adjPrecisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect.
“He paid the exact debt.”
Habitually careful to agree with a standard, a rule, or a promise; accurate; methodical; punctual.
“In my doings I was exact.”
Precisely or definitely conceived or stated; strict.
“An exact command, Larded with many several sorts of reason.”
verbTo demand and enforce the payment or performance of, sometimes in a forcible or imperious way.
“to exact tribute, fees, or obedience from someone”
To make desirable or necessary.
“I vvait, Madam, / To knovv vvhat your commands are; my deſignes / Exact me in another place.”
To inflict; to forcibly obtain or produce; to visit.
“to exact revenge on someone”
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“She's wearing the exact same sweater as I am!”
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