expressly

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ik-ˈspres-lē\
- /ɪkˈspres.li/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ik-ˈspres-lē\

Definitions of expressly word

noun expressly Explicitly; clearly. 1
adverb expressly specifically, purposely 1
adverb expressly explicitly, directly 1
adverb expressly for an express purpose; with specific intentions 0
adverb expressly plainly, exactly, or unmistakably 0
adverb expressly in a plain and definite way; explicitly 0

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Parts of speech for Expressly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Expressly

expressly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for expressly

adverb expressly

specifically — in a definite or precise manner: The suspect was not specifically named in the report. More specifically, you will be responsible for half the total cost.
particularly — in a particular or to an exceptional degree; especially: He read it with particularly great interest.
explicitly — In an explicit manner.
clearly — in a clear, distinct, or obvious manner
definitely — You use definitely to emphasize that something is the case, or to emphasize the strength of your intention or opinion.

general expressly

i.e. — id est: that is

All 29 Synonyms of expressly

Antonyms for expressly

adverb expressly

broadly — You can use broadly to indicate that something is generally true.
ambiguously — open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations; equivocal: an ambiguous answer.

All 2 Antonyms of expressly

Top questions with expressly

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