different between exactly vs opportunely

English

Etymology

exact +? -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /???zæk(t)li/

Adverb

exactly (comparative more exactly, superlative most exactly)

1. (manner) Without approximation; precisely.

2. (focus) Precisely, used to provide emphasis.
   • 2012, Amlynn Smith, Lost and Found (page 18)

     His hair is a semilong dull red and pulled back in a sloppy pony at the base of his neck, and his face is riddled with small freckles and grease, but out here I can see personal hygiene isn't exactly at the top of the priority list.

Synonyms

• (without approximation): accurately, exact, perfectly; see also Thesaurus:exactly

Antonyms

• (without approximation): approximately

Translations

Interjection

exactly

1. Signifies agreement or recognition.

Translations

English

Etymology

opportune +? -ly

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /??p.?.tju?n.li/, /??p.?.t?u?n.li/, /??p.??tju?n.li/
• (US) IPA^(key): /??.p??tun.li/, /??.p??tjun.li/

Adverb

opportunely (comparative more opportunely, superlative most opportunely)

1. In a manner suitable for some particular purpose.
2. In a manner convenient or advantageous at some particular time.

Related terms

• opportune

Translations