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Sense: Adverb: precisely

Synonyms:

precisely , accurately , correctly, on the dot (informal), bang on (slang), just , with precision, to the letter, word for word, specifically , verbatim, literally , slap-bang (informal), with pinpoint accuracy, with surgical precision

Sense: Adverb: completely

Synonyms:

completely , perfectly, strictly , closely , squarely, straight , wholly , totally , truthfully, faithfully , in every detail, in every respect, quite

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