expressly
word
Definition
In a clear and direct way, with no room for doubt. Can also mean 'specifically for a certain purpose.'
Usage & Nuances
'Expressly' is formal and often used in legal or official contexts ('expressly forbidden'). Common collocations: 'expressly state', 'expressly written'. Don't confuse with 'express' (which can be a verb or adjective).
Spanish: expresamente - explícitamentePortuguese (BR): expressamente - explicitamentePortuguese (PT): expressamente - explicitamenteChinese (Simplified): 明确地 - 明白地Chinese (Traditional): 明確地 - 明白地Hindi: विशेष रूप से - स्पष्ट रूप सेArabic: صراحةً - بشكل صريحBengali: স্পষ্টভাবে - বিশেষভাবেRussian: прямо - явно - специальноJapanese: 明確に - 明示的に - 特にVietnamese: một cách rõ ràng - dành riêngKorean: 분명히 - 명시적으로 - 특별히Turkish: açıkça - özellikle - açık bir şekildeUrdu: صاف طور پر - خاص طور پرIndonesian: secara tegas - secara khusus
Example Sentences
The rules expressly forbid smoking inside the building.
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She came to the city expressly to visit her grandmother.
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This room is expressly reserved for teachers.
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I expressly told you not to touch my laptop.
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This software was designed expressly for small businesses.
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Unless expressly stated otherwise, these terms apply to all users.
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