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expressly

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial expressly has 2 senses
  1. expressly, with specific intentions - for the express purpose; "she needs the money expressly for her patients"
  2. expressly, explicitly - in an explicit manner; "he stated expressly that the needed the money by tomorrow"
    Derived from adjective express1

Definitions from the Web

Expressly

Description:

Expressly is an adverb that refers to doing something in a clear, direct, and specific manner, often to convey a particular purpose, intention, or instruction.


Senses/Usages:

  1. As an adverb of manner: Expressly can be used to describe how an action or statement was performed or stated.
  2. As an adverb of emphasis: Expressly can be used to emphasize a particular point or condition, often through explicit and unambiguous means.

Examples:

Adverb of Manner:

  1. The instructions were expressly stated on the package.
  2. She expressly requested a vegetarian option for dinner.

Adverb of Emphasis:

  1. I expressly told them not to touch anything in the room, but they didn't listen.
  2. The contract expressly states that late submissions will not be accepted.

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