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[mahrkt] 
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markedly
[mahrkt]
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | distinctly |
| Synonyms: | clearly, considerably, conspicuously, decidedly, especially, evidently, greatly, manifestly, notably, noticeably, obviously, outstandingly, particularly, patently, remarkably, signally, strikingly, to a great extent |
| Antonyms: | indistinctly, unmarkedly |
| Main Entry: | considerably |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | significantly |
| Synonyms: | appreciably, far, greatly, markedly, noticeably, quite, rather, remarkably, somewhat, substantially, very much, well |
| Antonyms: | insignificantly, little, slightly, unappreciably, unremarkably |
| 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: | extra |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | particularly |
| Synonyms: | considerably, especially, exceptionally, extraordinarily, extremely, markedly, noticeably, rarely, remarkably, uncommon, uncommonly, unusually |
| Main Entry: | extremely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | greatly, intensely |
| Synonyms: | acutely, almighty, awfully, drastically, exceedingly, exceptionally, excessively, exorbitantly, extraordinarily, highly, hugely, immensely, immoderately, inordinately, intensely, markedly, mortally, notably, over, overly, overmuch, parlous, plenty, powerful, prohibitively, quite, radically, rarely, remarkably, severely, strikingly, surpassingly, terribly, terrifically, to nth degree, too, too much*, totally, ultra*, uncommonly, unduly, unusually, utterly, very*, violently, vitally |
| Antonyms: | mildly, moderately |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | greatly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | considerably |
| Synonyms: | abundantly, by much, conspicuously, eminently, emphatically, enormously, exceedingly, exceptionally, extremely, famously, glaringly, highly, hugely, immeasurably, immensely, in great measure, incalculably, incomparably, incredibly, indeed, infinitely, inimitably, intensely, largely, markedly, mightily, most, much, notably, on a large scale, powerfully, remarkably, strikingly, superlatively, supremely, surpassingly, tremendously, vastly, very much |
| Antonyms: | inconsiderably, insignificantly, unremarkably |
| Main Entry: | notably |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | especially |
| Synonyms: | conspicuously, distinctly, exceedingly, exceptionally, extremely, greatly, highly, hugely, markedly, noticeably, outstandingly, particularly, prominently, remarkably, reputably, signally, strikingly, uncommonly, very |
| Antonyms: | insignificantly, unnotably, unremarkably |
| 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: | severely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | harshly |
| Synonyms: | acutely, badly, critically, dangerously, extremely, firmly, gravely, hard, hardly, intensely, markedly, painfully, rigorously, roughly, seriously, sharply, sorely, sternly, strictly, with an iron hand |
| Antonyms: | compassionately, lightly |
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