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Specifically Common

Specifically has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Adverb

Definitions
Adverb
1

in distinction from others

"a program specifically for teenagers"

"he is interested specifically in poisonous snakes"

2

in a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"The contract specifically prohibits employees from disclosing client information under any circumstances."

In plain English: Specifically means talking about something very exact and clear instead of just being general.

"The doctor prescribed this medicine specifically for her high blood pressure."

Usage: Use specifically when you want to emphasize that something applies only to one exact item rather than the general group. It often clarifies which part of a broader statement is being targeted without needing to repeat details.

Example Sentences
"The doctor prescribed this medicine specifically for her high blood pressure." adv
"She specifically asked for chocolate chip cookies instead of vanilla ones." adv
"The teacher specifically called on John to answer the difficult question." adv
"I bought this jacket specifically because it is waterproof and warm." adv
Related Terms
Antonyms
in general

Origin

The word specifically is formed by adding the suffix -ally to specific. This construction follows a common pattern where adverbs are created from their corresponding adjectives.

Rhyming Words
lly ally illy elly olly tilly felly cilly colly dilly nelly gelly pilly dally pelly lally gally jilly mally celly
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