Synonyms for verbatim

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word-for-word · exact · verbal · literal

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Adjective

Adverb

Antonyms

paraphrased, loose, inexact

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Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Corresponding with the original word for word.

2. adv. 1

   Word for word; in exactly the same words as were used originally.

   I have copied his speech verbatim, so this is exactly what he said, word for word.

Example sentences

• exact The exact meaning of metaphysics is controversial.
• verbal "Verbal power" shouldn't be confused with "insult".
• literal He explained the literal meaning of the sentences.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

exact²

6 letters

direct², verbal²

7 letters

literal³

8 letters

wordmeal

9 letters

literally⁴

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (exact² = 2 syllables).