specifically adv

specifically adv
"This ocean is calm," said the sailors specifically.

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  • specifically — [adv] expressly, particularly accurately, categorically, characteristically, clearly, concretely, correctly, definitely, distinctively, especially, exactly, explicitly, in detail, indicatively, individually, in specie, minutely, peculiarly,… …   New thesaurus

  • specifically — adv. Specifically is used with these adjectives: ↑concerned, ↑related, ↑religious, ↑trained Specifically is used with these verbs: ↑address, ↑aim, ↑ask, ↑breed, ↑choose, ↑cite, ↑ …   Collocations dictionary

  • Specifically — Spe*cif ic*al*ly, adv. In a specific manner. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • specifically — adv. in a specific manner; in a limited manner; particularly …   English contemporary dictionary

  • specifically — [[t]spɪsɪ̱fɪkli[/t]] ♦♦♦ 1) ADV: ADV with v (emphasis) You use specifically to emphasize that something is given special attention and considered separately from other things of the same kind. ...the first nursing home designed specifically for… …   English dictionary

  • specifically — spe|cif|ic|ally W3S2 [spıˈsıfıkli] adv 1.) relating to or intended for one particular type of person or thing only ▪ advertising that specifically targets children 2.) in a detailed or exact way ▪ I specifically asked you not to do that! 3.)… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • specifically*/ — [spəˈsɪfɪkli] adv 1) for one particular thing or purpose They bought the land specifically for the purpose of building a hotel.[/ex] 2) in an exact or detailed way She specifically stated that she went to the station because her brother told her… …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • specifically — I (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [As an example] Syn. peculiarly, especially, indicatively, pointedly, particularly, specially, respectively, concretely, individually, characteristically. Ant. universally*, generally, commonly. 2. [In a specific manner]… …   English dictionary for students

  • pacific adj — specifically adv …   English expressions

  • specific — specifically, adv. /spi sif ik/, adj. 1. having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: to state one s specific purpose. 2. specified, precise, or particular: a specific sum of money. 3. peculiar or proper …   Universalium

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