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specifically (adverb)

Used to refer to one particular thing among many, or to provide precise details about a subject. It functions to narrow a general statement into a more focused, distinct, or explicit point.

💬 Example

"I specifically told you to lock the back door before you left."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of SPECIFICally as using a SPECial magnifying glass to look at just one thing.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
particularly expressly explicitly precisely uniquely
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Spelling it as 'specificly'. → Always spell it 'specifically' with 'ally'.

Using it instead of 'especially' to show degree. → Use 'especially' for 'more than others', use 'specifically' for 'exactly this one'.

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