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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Difference between

Hi, can you please let me know the difference between "not exactly" and "not really"? Thanks.
  

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"Not exactly" tends to be half yes half no, there's a good feeling of being in the right direction. "Not really" makes for more of a strong no with a general feeling of being in the wrong direction. However, politeness and irony can change any rule.

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  • "Not exactly" tends to be half yes half no, there's a good feeling of being in the right direction.
  • "Not really" makes for more of a strong no with a general feeling of being in the wrong direction.
  • However, politeness and irony can change any rule.
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"Not exactly" tends to be half yes half no, there's a good feeling of being in the right direction.
"Not really" makes for more of a strong no with a general feeling of being in the wrong direction.

However, politeness and irony can change any rule.

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Thank you. It's very clear.
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