Synonyms of specifically
19 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for specifically is explicitly. Other synonyms of specifically are namely, expressly, particularly, patently and unequivocally. The opposite of specifically is generally.
Synonyms and similar words for specifically
adverbIn a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly.
- clearly
- directly
- explicitlyIn an explicit manner.
- expressis verbisExpressly; explicitly.
- expresslyIn an express or explicit manner; in a clear or specific manner.
- patentlyIn a clear and unambiguous manner.
- plainly
- unambiguouslyIn a manner that is not ambiguous; leaving no doubt; clearly.
- unequivocallyIn a way that leaves no doubt; in an unequivocal or unambiguous manner, unquestionably.
- univocallyIn a univocal manner.
- downrightly datedClearly; plainly; directly; downright.
adverbMore synonyms
- especially
- in particularEspecially, individually or specifically.
- namelySpecifically; that is to say.
- particularlySpecifically, uniquely or individually.
- peculiarly
- specially
- to witThat is to say; namely; specifically.
- in especial archaicIn particular.
Opposite of specifically
adverbIn a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly.
Meaning of specifically
- adverb In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly.
- adverb For a specific purpose or reason.
specifically in other languages
Questions about synonyms of specifically
- What is another word for specifically?
- Specifically has 19 synonyms on Word.ws, such as explicitly, namely, expressly, particularly, patently, unequivocally, unambiguously and clearly.
- What is the opposite of specifically?
- The opposite of specifically is generally. Other antonyms of specifically are typically.
- What does specifically mean?
- Specifically means in a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: specifically (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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