Basic Details
Word: Precisely
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: In an exact and accurate manner; correctly.
Synonyms: Exactly, accurately, perfectly
Antonyms: Approximately, roughly, imprecisely
Idioms and Phrases
- To a T: Means to do something in a perfect or precise way. Example: "She followed the recipe to a T and the cake turned out delicious."
- Hit the nail on the head: Means to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem. Example: "When he pointed out the error, he truly hit the nail on the head."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher explained the concept precisely, ensuring all the students understood it well.
Example 2: She measured the ingredients precisely so that the cake would rise perfectly.
Example 3: The scientist needed to know the temperature precisely to conduct the experiment correctly.
Fun Fact
The word "precisely" comes from the Latin word "praecisus," which means 'cut off.' It evolved to describe something that is cut down to its exact and necessary form.
Famous Quote
"The greatest is not always the best. Exactly is not always precisely." – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "precisely" mean?
a) In a rough manner
b) In an exact manner
c) Randomly
d) Generally
Answer: b) In an exact manner
2. Which of these is a synonym of "precisely"?
a) Approximately
b) Roughly
c) Exactly
d) Vaguely
Answer: c) Exactly
3. Which word is an antonym of "precisely"?
a) Accurately
b) Perfectly
c) Roughly
d) Clearly
Answer: c) Roughly
4. Which sentence uses "precisely" correctly?
a) She answered the question precisely by giving a detailed explanation.
b) He ran precisely fast to win the race.
c) She was precisely at her house when I called.
d) He looked precisely at the wall vividly.
Answer: a) She answered the question precisely by giving a detailed explanation.
5. Which idiom means to do something perfectly?
a) To a T
b) Cold as ice
c) Fly under the radar
d) On cloud nine
Answer: a) To a T
