Used to show strong agreement, meaning that a statement is completely correct.
“Exactly - that's why I think we should reschedule the appointment.”
“Exactly! There's no point in driving there if the store is already closed.”
This single-word response is a quick, strong agreement marker frequently used in Listening Part 1 dialogues. Because it's short, it's easy to miss, so listen carefully for it right after one speaker explains a point - it confirms the other speaker fully agrees. Recognizing it helps you follow the flow of agreement between the two speakers quickly.
Synonyms: precisely, that's right, absolutely