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specifically

[spi-sif-ik-lee] / spɪˈsɪf ɪk li /
ADVERB
expressly, particularly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
categorically clearly correctly definitely especially exactly explicitly individually pointedly precisely respectively specially
WEAK
accurately characteristically concretely distinctively in detail in specie indicatively minutely peculiarly
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inaccurately indefinitely questionably
WEAK
broadly generally

Example Sentences

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"We now have a different mechanism where we might be able to target astrocytes or specifically this HCAR1 receptor," he added.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

It not only proclaimed the rights of workers to form unions and seek fair wages, but specifically avoided any endorsement of capitalism.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The added coverage External link includes new protection specifically related to wartime conditions in the form of war hull risk insurance, protection and indemnity, and cargo insurance.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Growing up, Cissé loved listening to disco music, specifically the Black artists that built the genre in the 1970s.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Find a teacher who is willing and able to teach you specifically about harmony and typical chord progressions.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.