Accurately — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb /ˈa-kyə-rət-lē/ ac·cu·rate·ly

Meaning & Definition of Accurately

Accurately (adverb)

  1. in an accurate manner, without mistakes or errors

Accurately (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in precisely

    similar: precisely, ad verbum, directly, exactly, verbatim, word for word, identically, literally
    opposite: inexactly, basically, essentially, virtually, carelessly, freely, imprecisely, inaccurately, loosely

Related Entry: Accurate (adjective)

Accurate is a different word from Accurately. The synonyms below are for accurate, not for accurately.

  1. being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard

    "an accurate count of the number of people coming to the wedding reception"

    similar: bang on (chiefly British), correct, dead-on, exact, good, on-target, precise, proper, right, so, spot-on, true, veracious, on target, on the money
    related: legitimate, logical, sound, valid, errorless, faultless, flawless, impeccable, inerrant, infallible, letter-perfect, perfect, rigorous, strict, stringent
    opposite: false, improper, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, off, untrue, wrong
    near: defective, faulty, flawed, imperfect

  2. following an original exactly

    "an accurate translation of the original story"

    similar: authentic, exact, faithful, precise, right, strict, true, veracious
    related: lifelike, realistic, careful, conscientious, meticulous, punctilious, scrupulous, authoritative, bona fide, genuine, real, veridical
    opposite: corrupt, corrupted, false, imprecise, inaccurate, inauthentic, inexact, loose, unfaithful
    near: careless, slack, slipshod, slovenly, erroneous, incorrect, invalid, off, unsound, untrue, untruthful, wrong

  3. meeting the highest standard of accuracy

    "an accurate thermometer"

    "accurate measurements"

    similar: close, delicate, exact, fine, hairline, mathematical, pinpoint, precise, refined, rigorous, spot-on
    related: correct, right, strict, true, definite, definitive, nice, subtle, careful, fastidious, finical, finicky, meticulous
    opposite: coarse, imprecise, inaccurate, inexact, rough
    near: approximate, round, false, incorrect, untrue, wrong, careless, loose, indefinite, unclear, vague, doubtful, dubious, questionable, unreliable, untrustworthy

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Accurately

The most common words with a similar meaning to Accurately:

precisely, ad verbum, directly, exactly, verbatim, word for word, identically, literally

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Accurately

Words with the opposite meaning of Accurately:

inexactly, basically, essentially, virtually, carelessly, freely, imprecisely, inaccurately, loosely

Origin & Etymology of Accurately

First known use: 1581

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Accurately

Frequently Asked Questions about Accurately

What does "Accurately" mean?

"Accurately" means in an accurate manner, without mistakes or errors. As an adverb, it is defined as: in an accurate manner, without mistakes or errors.

What is another word for "Accurately"?

Other words for "Accurately" include precisely, ad verbum, directly, exactly, verbatim, word for word, identically and literally. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Accurately" you intend.

What is the opposite of "Accurately"?

Antonyms of "Accurately" include inexactly, basically, essentially, virtually, carelessly, freely, imprecisely and inaccurately.

Is "Accurately" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Accurately" is an adverb.

Is "Accurately" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Accurately" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Accurately"?

"Accurately" is pronounced /ˈa-kyə-rət-lē/ and divided into syllables as ac·cu·rate·ly.

What is the origin of the word "Accurately"?

First known use: 1581.

What is another word for "Accurately" meaning "as in precisely"?

When "Accurately" (adverb) means as in precisely, synonyms include precisely, ad verbum, directly, exactly, verbatim and word for word. Opposites in this sense include inexactly, basically, essentially and virtually.