Explicitly Meaning in English
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Definition
In a clear and direct way, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in formal and academic contexts. Often appears with verbs like 'state', 'say', 'mention', and 'warn'. Do not confuse with 'implicitly', which means not stated directly.
Spanish: explícitamentePortuguese (BR): explicitamentePortuguese (PT): explicitamenteChinese (Simplified): 明确地Chinese (Traditional): 明確地Hindi: स्पष्ट रूप सेArabic: بشكل صريحBengali: স্পষ্টভাবেRussian: явно - чётко - недвусмысленноJapanese: 明確に - はっきりとVietnamese: một cách rõ ràng - một cách dứt khoátKorean: 명확하게 - 분명히Turkish: açıkçaUrdu: واضح طور پرIndonesian: secara eksplisit - secara jelas
Example Sentences
The rules were explicitly explained to everyone.
basic
She explicitly told me not to touch her laptop.
basic
The instructions say explicitly to use only cold water.
basic
Unless you explicitly say otherwise, we'll go ahead with the plan.
natural
He never explicitly apologized, but I knew he felt bad.
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Just to be clear, you need to say it explicitly—no hints.
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