adv

specifically

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adv

In a way that names or applies to one particular thing; explicitly.

"The rule specifically prohibits parking here on weekdays."

"She was hired specifically to lead the design team."

How to Use Specifically

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPrecisely, in a way that points to one exact thing rather than something general.

more specifically comparative, most specifically superlative

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The rule _____ prohibits parking here on weekdays.

especially in especial in particular namely particularly peculiarly specially to wit

generally

very notable generally completely mostly chiefly especially particularly

ally bally sally Wally dally rally tally pally Lally Cally really orally

especially in especial in particular namely particularly peculiarly specially to wit generally very notable completely