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Expressly

//ɪkˈspɹɛsli//

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adv

1
In an express or explicit manner; in a clear or specific manner.
We were expressly permitted to use the building. See – here is the note from the manager clearly stating that we have permission to use the building.
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explicitly expressis verbis clearly
2
Exclusively or specifically.
No round of beef or tongue or ham is expressly cooked for me, […]
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solely alone entirely

Word Origin

From express + -ly.

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//ɪkˈspɹɛsli//

adv

1
In an express or explicit manner; in a clear or specific manner.
We were expressly permitted to use the building. See – here is the note from the manager clearly stating that we have permission to use the building.
Similar
explicitly expressis verbis clearly
2
Exclusively or specifically.
No round of beef or tongue or ham is expressly cooked for me, […]
Similar
solely alone entirely

Word Origin

From express + -ly.

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