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💥 To hit sharply 🎯 Exactly
spang

spang

9.9
Exactly in a particular place or position
  • adverb
  • /spæŋ/
  • UK
translation icon : exactamente
  • He hit the target spang in the center.

Examples

  • The arrow landed spang in the center of the target, amazing everyone watching.

  • He walked spang into the middle of the discussion without hesitation.

  • Lightning struck spang on top of the old oak tree during the storm.

  • The ball landed spang on the roof.

  • The arrow landed spang in the center of the target, amazing everyone watching.

  • Lightning struck spang in the middle of the field, illuminating the entire area.

  • He placed the book spang on the table, exactly where he wanted it.

Synonyms

right
vsspang
∞ 1.0

Use to mean very or completely

signals precise location or direct occurrence rather than general immediacy
exactly
vsspang
∞ 1.0

In a completely correct way

highlights precision especially for location or directness rather than broad accuracy
specifically
vsspang
950 3.2

Shows one particular thing in a clear, exact way

focuses on exact place or directness rather than singling out items
precisely
vsspang
470 3.4

Show that something is exactly right or that you agree

applies to precise location or direct action rather than only confirming truth
slap-bang
vsspang
  • UK
8.1

Exactly in the place mentioned

focuses on exactness of occurrence in place or manner rather than general usage

How Exact

exactly
∞ 1.0
spang
  • UK
9.9
about
∞ 1.0
approximately
524 3.2

Surface Forms

spang positive

Etymology

Spang as an adverb is a helpful way to remember from the same sharp-hit idea: imagine a hit landing 'spang' on the centre of a target. So spang means 'directly' or 'exactly'.