exclusively

Thân thiện

The school caters exclusively to children with special needs.

Definition

Adverb 1. Solely; only; involving nothing and nobody else: Used to indicate that something is limited to a specific person, thing, or group, with no others included or involved. 2. In an exclusive manner: Done in a way that excludes all others.

Usage

The adverb "exclusively" modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to specify that an action, state, or condition applies to one thing alone. It is typically placed before the word it modifies or at the end of a clause for emphasis.

Examples

• This brand is sold exclusively in high-end department stores.
• The research funding was used exclusively for laboratory equipment.
• He is exclusively responsible for the project's design phase.
• The interview was granted exclusively to one newspaper.
• The beachfront property is for the use of residents exclusively.

Advanced Usage

• "Almost exclusively": Used to indicate that something is true in the vast majority of cases, with very few exceptions.
  • The audience was almost exclusively composed of academics.
• In formal or legal contexts, "exclusively" can define jurisdictional or contractual limits.
  • This court has jurisdiction exclusively over maritime cases.

Variants and Related Words

• Exclusive (Adjective): Limited to a specific person, group, or area; not shared. (e.g., )
• Exclusivity (Noun): The state of being exclusive. (e.g., )

Synonyms

• Solely
• Only
• Entirely
• Alone (in this specific adverbial sense)
• Purely

Antonyms

• Inclusively
• Jointly
• Together
• Also

Related Phrases

• To the exclusion of all else: Emphasizing that everything else is ignored or omitted.
  • He focused on his work to the exclusion of all else.
• By exclusive arrangement: Through a special, limited agreement.
  • The artist's works are shown by exclusive arrangement with the gallery.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. without any others being included or involved
   • was entirely to blame
   • a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children
   • he works for Mr. Smith exclusively
   • did it solely for money
   • the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone
   • a privilege granted only to him

Từ đồng nghĩa

• entirely
• solely
• alone
• only