Exactly vs That's what I was thinking

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Exactly

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2adverb

That's what I was thinking

InformalTop 2000 (comum)
Mais formal: ExactlyMais comum: Exactly
 ExactlyThat's what I was thinking
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ɪɡˈzæktli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪɡˈzæktli/"]/🇬🇧 //ðæts wɒt aɪ wəz ˈθɪŋkɪŋ//🇺🇸 //ðæts wɑt aɪ wəz ˈθɪŋkɪŋ//
SignificadoDe maneira precisa ou exata.In a precise or accurate manner.This means you had the same idea as someone else.
ExemploThe instructions say to follow the recipe exactly for the best results.When she suggested pizza for dinner, I said, 'That's what I was thinking.'
RegistroNeutroInformal
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRA2-
Classe gramaticaladverb
Colocaçõesexactly right, exactly what, exactly the same, exactly how, know exactlyThat's what I thought, That's what we need, That's what I meant
Antônimosapproximately, roughly-
Erros comuns'Exactly' is often confused with 'correctly' — they have different nuances., Learners sometimes use 'exact' instead of 'exactly' in adverbial contexts., Misplaced in sentences, such as using it at the beginning instead of near the verb.Using in overly formal situations., Confusing with similar phrases like 'I agree'.
Notas de usoUse 'exatamente' para enfatizar precisão ou correção. É adequado tanto para contextos falados quanto escritos. Evite em conversas muito informais onde um termo mais simples pode ser suficiente.Use 'exactly' to emphasize precision or correctness. It's suitable for both spoken and written contexts. Avoid in overly casual conversations where a simpler term may suffice.Used in casual conversation to agree with someone's thought or opinion. Avoid in very formal settings.

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Perguntas frequentes: Exactly vs That's what I was thinking

Qual é a diferença entre Exactly e That's what I was thinking?

Exactly: In a precise or accurate manner. That's what I was thinking: This means you had the same idea as someone else.

Qual é mais formal: Exactly e That's what I was thinking?

Exactly é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais comum: Exactly e That's what I was thinking?

Exactly é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Exactly: The instructions say to follow the recipe exactly for the best results. That's what I was thinking: When she suggested pizza for dinner, I said, 'That's what I was thinking.'

Posso usar Exactly e That's what I was thinking de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Exactly e That's what I was thinking são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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