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ex·press·ly
 expressly
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- pronunciation:
- ihk
spres
li
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adverb |
| definition 1: |
in an explicit manner.
I expressly requested two single rooms, but you've given us a double.- synonyms:
- clearly, distinctly, explicitly, unequivocally
- similar words:
- bluntly, frankly, plainly
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| definition 2: |
specifically.
That is expressly the reason that you will fail.The warm pool was purchased expressly for physical therapy.- synonyms:
- precisely, specifically
- similar words:
- certainly, especially, particularly, specially
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| related words: |
clearly, even |
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