specifically - 10 thesaurus results
| Main Entry: | specifically |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | expressly, particularly |
| Synonyms: | accurately, clearly, correctly, definitely, especially, exactly, individually, peculiarly, precisely, specially, categorically, characteristically, concretely, distinctively, explicitly, in detail, in specie, indicatively, minutely, pointedly, respectively |
| Antonyms: | generally, broadly |
| Main Entry: | definitely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | certainly |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, clearly, decidedly, doubtless, easily, expressly, far and away*, finally, indubitably, obviously, plainly, positively, specifically, surely, unquestionably, without question, beyond any doubt, categorically, doubtlessly, explicitly, no ifs ands or buts about it, undeniably, unequivocally, unmistakably, without doubt, without fail |
| Antonyms: | dubiously, indefinitely, doubtfully, questionably |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | especially |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | exceptionally, particularly |
| Synonyms: | above all, chiefly, eminently, exclusively, expressly, extraordinarily, mainly, markedly, notably, oddly, peculiarly, preeminently, primarily, principally, singularly, specially, specifically, strangely, uncommonly, unusually, wonderfully, abnormally, before all else, conspicuously, curiously, in particular, in specie, outstandingly, remarkably, signally, strikingly, supremely, unaccountably, uncustomarily, uniquely |
| Notes: | especially means 'particularly' or 'exceptionally' while specially means 'for a specific purpose'; especially comes from Latin meaning 'belonging to a particular species,' it now is restricted to mean 'important' |
| Antonyms: | commonly, generally, normally, ordinarily, usually, unexceptionally |
| Main Entry: | exactly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | accurately, particularly |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, altogether, bang*, carefully, completely, correctly, definitely, expressly, faithfully, for sure*, indeed, just, literally, on the nose*, positively, precisely, quite, right, scrupulously, severely, sharp, specifically, square, strictly, totally, truly, truthfully, utterly, wholly, explicitly, faultlessly, for a fact, for certain, in every respect, methodically, no mistake, on the dot, on the money, on the nail, rigorously, the ticket, unequivocally, unerringly, veraciously |
| Antonyms: | inaccurately, inexactly |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | namely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | that is to say |
| Synonyms: | especially, expressly, id est*, particularly, specially, specifically, by way of explanation, i.e., in other words, in plain English, scilicet, strictly speaking, that is, to wit, videlicet, viz. |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | precisely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | exactly, just |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, accurately, correctly, definitely, even, expressly, for sure, literally, on the nose*, plumb, right, sharp, smack*, specifically, square, squarely, strictly, sure, sure thing*, yes, as well, for a fact, just so, no ifs ands or buts, no mistake, on the button, on the money, smack-dab, the ticket, the very thing, to a tee |
| Antonyms: | unsure, imprecisely, questionably |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | specially |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | particularly |
| Synonyms: | especially, expressly, specifically, distinctively, in specie, uniquely |
| Antonyms: | broadly |
| Main Entry: | expressly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | purposely |
| Synonyms: | especially, exactly, intentionally, on purpose, particularly, precisely, specially, specifically, in specie |
| Main Entry: | expressly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | definitely, unambiguously |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, clearly, decidedly, directly, distinctly, outright, plainly, positively, specifically, categorically, explicitly, in no uncertain terms, manifestly, pointedly, unequivocally, unmistakably |
| Antonyms: | ambiguously |
| Main Entry: | wholly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | exclusively |
| Synonyms: | individually, just, only, purely, solely, specifically, without exception |
| Antonyms: | inclusively |
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