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exclusively

adverb

Simple meaning

Solely or entirely.

Pronunciation

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ihkskloosihvlee

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ɪkskˈlusɪvli

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Definition

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adverb

  1. focus

    To the exclusion of anything or anyone else; solely or entirely

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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This meaning: (focus) to the exclusion of anything or anyone else; solely or entirely

Used this way, exclusively is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Inflected forms

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  • exclusivenounBase word

    A news report that is reported first by one news organization.

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  • exclusive rightnounRelated term

    A right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right).

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Synonyms

Sense: to the exclusion of anything or anyone else

entirelyonlyalone

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