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| Main Entry: |
specifically
 [spi-sif-ik] 
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| 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: | 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
Example Sentences
- The council plans to specifically outlaw public urination.
- Less typically, he didn't tell anyone on the ground where specifically he was headed.
- Feed palms with a fertilizer formulated specifically for them.
| Main Entry: | expressly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | purposely |
| Synonyms: | especially, exactly, in specie, intentionally, on purpose, particularly, precisely, specially, specifically |
| Main Entry: | expressly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | definitely, unambiguously |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, categorically, clearly, decidedly, directly, distinctly, explicitly, in no uncertain terms, manifestly, outright, plainly, pointedly, positively, specifically, unequivocally, unmistakably |
| Antonyms: | ambiguously |
| 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: | 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
| Main Entry: | specially |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | particularly |
| Synonyms: | distinctively, especially, expressly, in specie, specifically, uniquely |
| Antonyms: | broadly |
| Main Entry: | wholly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | exclusively |
| Synonyms: | individually, just, only, purely, solely, specifically, without exception |
| Antonyms: | inclusively |
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