Nearby Words
| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | purposely |
| Synonyms: | especially, exactly, in specie, intentionally, on purpose, particularly, precisely, specially, specifically |
| Main Entry: | apparently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | obviously |
| Synonyms: | clearly, conspicuously, evidently, expressly, in plain sight, indubitably, manifestly, officially, openly, overtly, palpably, patently, perceptibly, plainly, transparently, unmistakably |
| Main Entry: | definitely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | certainly |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, beyond any doubt, categorically, clearly, decidedly, doubtless, doubtlessly, easily, explicitly, expressly, far and away, finally, indubitably, no ifs ands or buts about it, obviously, plainly, positively, specifically, surely, undeniably, unequivocally, unmistakably, unquestionably, without doubt, without fail, without question |
| Antonyms: | doubtfully, dubiously, indefinitely, questionably |
| Main Entry: | especially |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | exceptionally, particularly |
| Synonyms: | abnormally, above all, before all else, chiefly, conspicuously, curiously, eminently, exclusively, expressly, extraordinarily, in particular, in specie, mainly, markedly, notably, oddly, outstandingly, peculiarly, preeminently, primarily, principally, remarkably, signally, singularly, specially, specifically, strangely, strikingly, supremely, unaccountably, uncommonly, uncustomarily, uniquely, unusually, wonderfully |
| Notes: | especially means 'particularly' or 'exceptionally' while specially means 'for a specific purpose'; especially comes from Latin meaning 'belonging to a particular species,' it now is restricted to mean 'important' |
| Antonyms: | commonly, generally, normally, ordinarily, unexceptionally, usually |
| Main Entry: | exactly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | accurately, particularly |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, altogether, bang*, carefully, completely, correctly, definitely, explicitly, expressly, faithfully, faultlessly, for a fact, for certain, for sure, in every respect, indeed, just, literally, methodically, no mistake, on the dot, on the money, on the nail, on the nose, positively, precisely, quite, right, rigorously, scrupulously, severely, sharp, specifically, square, strictly, the ticket, totally, truly, truthfully, unequivocally, unerringly, utterly, veraciously, wholly |
| Antonyms: | inaccurately, inexactly |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | just |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | definitely |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, accurately, completely, directly, entirely, exactly, expressly, perfectly, precisely, right, sharp, smack-dab, square, squarely, unmistakably |
| Antonyms: | indefinitely |
| Main Entry: | namely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | that is to say |
| Synonyms: | by way of explanation, especially, expressly, i.e., id est, in other words, in plain English, particularly, scilicet, specially, specifically, strictly speaking, that is, to wit, videlicet, viz. |
| Main Entry: | particularly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | specifically |
| Synonyms: | decidedly, distinctly, especially, exceptionally, explicitly, expressly, in particular, individually, markedly, notably, outstandingly, peculiarly, principally, singularly, specially, surprisingly, uncommonly, unusually |
| Antonyms: | commonly, generally, usually |
| Main Entry: | precisely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | exactly, just |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, accurately, as well, correctly, definitely, even, expressly, for a fact, for sure, just so, literally, no ifs ands or buts, no mistake, on the button, on the money, on the nose, plumb, right, sharp, smack*, smack-dab, specifically, square, squarely, strictly, sure, sure thing, the ticket, the very thing, to a tee, yes |
| Antonyms: | imprecisely, questionably, unsure |
* = informal/non-formal usage
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition
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