B2adverb 2K

Accurately

UK /["/ˈækjərətli/"]/ US /["/ˈækjərətli/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

in a way that is correct and true in every detail

Listen to definition

In simple words: In a way that is correct or precise.

Examples

• The article accurately reflects public opinion.
• The report accurately reflects the current state of the industry.
• Quantities must be measured accurately.
• You need to hit the ball accurately.

Usage notes

Use 'accurately' to emphasize the precision of an action or description. It is appropriate in both spoken and written contexts but might be less frequent in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

modify verb/adjective/adverb

Memory hint

Think of 'a cute rat' doing things perfectly — a cute rat is accurate!

Collocations

• measure accurately
• report accurately
• describe accurately
• predict accurately
• estimate accurately

Synonyms

• correctly
• precisely
• exactly
• rightly
• faithfully

Antonyms

• inaccurately
• imprecisely

Common mistakes

• Using 'accurately' instead of 'exactly'.
• 'Accurate' used incorrectly as an adverb.
• Confusing 'accurately' with 'correctly'.