I. adverb
in the same words
repeated their earlier conversation verbatim
Synonyms: direct, directly, literally, literatim, word for word
Related Word: accurately, exactly, precisely
Idioms: to the letter
Contrasted words: basically, essentially, in essence; carelessly, imprecisely, inaccurately, inexactly
II. adjective
using the same words
court stenographers took down the verbatim testimony
Synonyms: literal, verbal, word-for-word
Related Word: close, faithful, strict; exact, precise
Idioms: following the letter, true to the letter
Contrasted words: careless, imprecise, inaccurate, inexact