What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
exactly
Example
I know exactly what you mean. [exactly: adverb]
Example
The package arrived exactly on time. [exactly: adverb]
correctly
Example
Please make sure you spell my name correctly. [correctly: adverb]
Example
She answered the question correctly. [correctly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Exactly is more common than correctly in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between exactly and correctly?
Correctly is more formal than exactly and is often used in academic or professional settings to indicate adherence to standards or expectations.
