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specially
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | particularly |
| Synonyms: | distinctively, especially, expressly, in specie, specifically, uniquely |
| 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: | broadly |
| Main Entry: | expressly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | purposely |
| Synonyms: | especially, exactly, in specie, intentionally, on purpose, particularly, precisely, specially, specifically |
| 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: | personally |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | independently |
| Synonyms: | alone, by oneself, directly, for one's part, for oneself, in one's own view, in person, in the flesh, individualistically, individually, narrowly, on one's own, privately, solely, specially, subjectively |
| Antonyms: | generally, objectively |
| Main Entry: | specifically |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | expressly, particularly |
| Synonyms: | accurately, categorically, characteristically, clearly, concretely, correctly, definitely, distinctively, especially, exactly, explicitly, in detail, in specie, indicatively, individually, minutely, peculiarly, pointedly, precisely, respectively, specially |
| Antonyms: | broadly, generally |
| Main Entry: | singularly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | notably |
| Synonyms: | especially, exceptionally, exclusively, remarkably, specially, uniquely |
| Main Entry: | scilicet |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | namely |
| Synonyms: | by way of explanation, especially, expressly, i.e., id est, in other words, in plain English, particularly, specially, specifically, strictly speaking, that is, to wit, videlicet, viz. |
| Main Entry: | videlicet |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | namely |
| 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, viz. |
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