Definitions

specifically

[spi-sif-ik-lee] / spɪˈsɪf ɪk li /

ADVERB

expressly, particularly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

categorically clearly correctly definitely especially exactly explicitly individually pointedly precisely respectively specially

WEAK

accurately characteristically concretely distinctively in detail in specie indicatively minutely peculiarly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inaccurately indefinitely questionably

WEAK

broadly generally

Example Sentences

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The U.S. is a net importer of crude and its refineries are specifically geared for heavy crude, rendering it slightly less flexible than its superpower competitor.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

The chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, Dame Emily Thornberry, is furious with Sir Olly for failing to disclose what he knew to the committee when they asked specifically about Lord Mandelson's vetting.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

“But I think when it comes to the hair specifically, they did a really nice job.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

"The harder question is what comes next, and specifically how Apple will pivot to new growth engines when the steam from the iPhone begins to fade," Jeronimo said.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

I've never lied or purposely avoided the question, it's just that no one has ever specifically asked.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

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