expressly
gb/ɪkspɹˈɛsli/ us/ɪkspɹˈɛsli/
B2
Engels
~ 6600
Betekenissen
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adverb
formal
C1
property
1
clearly and directly stated
in a very clear and direct way, using exact words so there is no doubt
Gebruikspatroon:
to expressly [verb] that [clause]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse "expressly" with "especially". "Expressly" means something is clearly or officially said in words (similar to "explicitly"), while "especially" means "in particular" or "more than usual". For example, "The law expressly forbids this" (clearly states) vs. "I especially like this song" (like it more than others).
Synoniemen
explicitly (Very close in meaning; slightly more common in both everyday and formal use.)
Antoniemen
implicitly (Describes something that is suggested or understood without being directly stated.)
Woordcombinaties
expressly state
|expressly say
|expressly provide
|expressly forbid
|expressly mention
|expressly declare
Thema's
communication
|law
|work
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- The contract expressly states that employees must give one month’s notice.
- He was expressly told not to share the confidential report.
- The judge noted that the law does not expressly mention social media in this context.
- Our refund policy is expressly explained on the website.
- The instructions expressly say to keep the device away from water.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The rules expressly say you cannot smoke here.
- My boss expressly told me to finish the report today.
- The email expressly said that the meeting starts at 9 a.m.
- The teacher expressly warns students not to cheat on the test.
- The sign expressly says, “Do not enter.”
unknown
B2
property
2
specifically for a purpose
specifically for a certain person, group, or use
Gebruikspatroon:
expressly for [someone/something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes use "especially" instead of "expressly" in formal writing. "Especially" is fine in everyday speech, but in written instructions, product descriptions, or official texts, "expressly" or "specifically" often sounds more natural and precise. Also, do not say *"expressly to you"* when you mean "directly to you"; use "expressly for you" for the idea of special purpose.
Synoniemen
specifically (Very close in meaning and register; slightly more common in everyday speech.)
Antoniemen
generally (Describes something intended for most people or purposes, not for a particular one.)
Woordcombinaties
expressly for children
|expressly for you
|expressly for use in
|designed expressly for
|built expressly for
Thema's
daily life
|products
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- This app was created expressly for beginners who want to learn English.
- She came expressly to see you and was disappointed you were out.
- The clinic runs a program expressly for teenagers with anxiety.
- We ordered chairs that were designed expressly for outdoor use.
- The event is not expressly for students, but they are welcome to attend.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I bought this gift expressly for you.
- This room is expressly for guests.
- The course is made expressly for new employees.
- They built a new road expressly for the factory.
- He traveled to London expressly to meet his new boss.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
expressly
IPA
GB/ɪkspɹˈɛsli/
US/ɪkspɹˈɛsli/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
ex - pressly (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pressly)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: expressly
- Plural: expresslies
Woordfamilie
Forms
expresslies
noun
Core family
Related words
expressively
adverb
expressiveness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
inexpressive
adjective
expressionless
adjective
inexpressible
adjective
Advanced or less common
expressible
adjective
expressionism
noun
expressionist
noun
Uitdrukkingen
expressly designed
2/ɪkspɹˈɛsli dɪzˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase
designed for a specific purpose
used to say that something was planned and made for one clear use or group of users
Voorbeelden
- These shoes are expressly designed for long-distance running.
- The course is expressly designed to help people change careers.
expressly for
1/ɪkspɹˈɛsli fɚ/
fixed phrase
specifically for someone or something
used to say that something is made, done, or given for one special person, group, or purpose and not for others
Voorbeelden
- This software was written expressly for small businesses.
- The letter was written expressly for new customers.
- We booked a table expressly for your birthday dinner.
expressly forbidden
3/ɪkspɹˈɛsli fɚbˈɪdən/
fixed phrase
formal
clearly and strictly not allowed
used to say that something is clearly and strongly not allowed by a rule, law, or order
Voorbeelden
- Smoking is expressly forbidden anywhere in the building.
- The use of personal email accounts for work is expressly forbidden in the policy.
expressly states that
4/ɪkspɹˈɛsli stˈeɪts ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
formal
clearly says that
used to introduce words in a rule, law, or document that say something in a very clear way
Voorbeelden
- The contract expressly states that overtime must be paid at a higher rate.
- The manual expressly states that the device is not waterproof.