strictly (adverb)
In a way that is exact, precise, and without any exceptions or deviations. It is used to emphasize that a rule, instruction, or condition must be followed completely and rigorously.
Think of a 'STRICT' teacher who 'LY' (likes you) to follow the rules exactly. STRICT + LY = STRICTLY.
The teacher is very strictly. → The teacher is very strict.
He follows the rules strict. → He follows the rules strictly.
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