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- [strikt-lee]
- /ˈstrɪkt li/
- /ˈstrɪktli/
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- [strikt-lee]
- /ˈstrɪkt li/
Definitions of strictly word
- adverb strictly in a strict manner; rigorously; stringently: strictly enforced. 1
- adverb strictly precisely or candidly; factually: strictly speaking. 1
- adverb strictly purely, exclusively 1
- adverb strictly in a severe manner 1
- adverb strictly completely 1
- adverb strictly You use strictly to emphasize that something is of one particular type, or intended for one particular thing or person, rather than any other. 0
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Origin of strictly
First appearance:
before 1480 One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1480-90; strict + -ly
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Strictly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
strictly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for strictly
adv strictly
- adamantly — utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion in spite of all appeals, urgings, etc.
- as well — You use as well when mentioning something which happens in the same way as something else already mentioned, or which should be considered at the same time as that thing.
- by the skin of one's teeth — by a narrow margin; only just
- closely — to put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc.; shut.
- critically — inclined to find fault or to judge with severity, often too readily.
adverb strictly
- ascetically — a person who dedicates his or her life to a pursuit of contemplative ideals and practices extreme self-denial or self-mortification for religious reasons.
- dogmatically — relating to or of the nature of a dogma or dogmas or any strong set of principles concerning faith, morals, etc., as those laid down by a church; doctrinal: We hear dogmatic arguments from both sides of the political spectrum.
- exactingly — In an exacting manner.
- exactly — Without discrepancy (used to emphasize the accuracy of a figure or description).
- explicitly — In an explicit manner.
Antonyms for strictly
adverb strictly
- indulgently — characterized by or showing indulgence; benignly lenient or permissive: an indulgent parent.
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