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Expressly Definition & Meaning

expressly
adverb
  1. with specific intentions; for the express purpose; "she needs the money expressly for her patients"

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Frequently asked questions

What does expressly mean?
with specific intentions; for the express purpose; "she needs the money expressly for her patients"
What part of speech is expressly?
Expressly is an adverb.

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