Basic Details
Word: Accurately
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: In a way that is correct and without any mistakes.
Synonyms: Precisely, correctly, exactly
Antonyms: Inaccurately, wrongly, carelessly
Idioms and Phrases
- Hit the nail on the head: To describe something done accurately, or to perfectly identify a problem. Example: "She hit the nail on the head when she suggested that we needed more practice."
- On the dot: To do something at the exact time or to be perfectly accurate. Example: "He arrived at the meeting on the dot, impressing everyone with his punctuality."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The scientist accurately measured the temperature using her digital thermometer.
Example 2: He accurately answered every question in the quiz, earning the highest score in the class.
Example 3: The map accurately shows the locations of all the landmarks in the city.
Fun Fact
The word "accurate" comes from the Latin word "accuratus", which means "carefully done". It has been used in the English language since the late 15th century! Can you imagine how many careful actions we can say are done accurately?
Famous Quote
"Accuracy is the twin brother of honesty; inaccuracy, of dishonesty." - Nathaniel Hawthorne
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "accurately" mean?
a) In a quick manner
b) In a way that is correct and without mistakes
c) In a loud voice
d) In a confusing way
Answer: b) In a way that is correct and without mistakes
2. Which of these is a synonym of "accurately"?
a) Precisely
b) Loudly
c) Quickly
d) Carelessly
Answer: a) Precisely
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "accurately"?
a) Correctly
b) Precisely
c) Inaccurately
d) Exactly
Answer: c) Inaccurately
4. Which sentence uses "accurately" correctly?
a) She accurately predicted the weather for the week.
b) The dog barked accurately at the stranger.
c) He walked accurately to the park.
d) They sang accurately on the stage.
Answer: a) She accurately predicted the weather for the week.
5. Which idiom relates to being accurate?
a) On the dot
b) On cloud nine
c) As busy as a bee
d) Let the cat out of the bag
Answer: a) On the dot
