exclusively
ihk-SKLOO-sihv-lee
Exclusively (adv) means Only, and not shared with anyone or anything else. Example: “This room is used exclusively by the staff.”
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Only, and not shared with anyone or anything else.
"These new shoes are made exclusively out of recycled cardboard."
"This room is used exclusively by the staff."
"She writes exclusively about gardening for the local paper."
"For instance, the little bush moa fed nearly exclusively on forest vegetation, whereas the heavy-footed moa was a grazer in open vegetation habitats."
— Hanneke Meijer, The Guardian (2018)
"The offer is available exclusively to members."
How to use exclusively
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSolely, with nothing else included.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more exclusively
- Superlative
- most exclusively
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English exclusyvely, made up of exclusive + -ly.
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What does “exclusively” mean?
The word “exclusively” means only, and not shared with anyone or anything else. In plain terms, solely, with nothing else included.
How do you pronounce “exclusively”?
“Exclusively” is pronounced ihk-SKLOO-sihv-lee (/ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/ in IPA).
How do you use “exclusively” in a sentence?
Here is “exclusively” used in a sentence: “The offer is available exclusively to members.”
What part of speech is “exclusively”?
“Exclusively” is an adverb.
Is “exclusively” a common word?
“Exclusively” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between "exclusively" and "only"?
Both limit something to one thing, but "exclusively" stresses that nothing and no one else is included or shares in it, as in "available exclusively to members." "Only" is more general and often lighter in tone, simply restricting the number or type.
What is the difference between "exclusively" and "solely"?
The two are close in meaning, and both mean "and nothing else." "Exclusively" often highlights that others are shut out or excluded, while "solely" tends to stress a single cause or reason, as in "solely responsible."
Where should "exclusively" go in a sentence?
"Exclusively" usually comes directly before the word or phrase it limits, as in "exclusively for adults" or "works exclusively online." Placing it next to the element it modifies keeps the meaning clear.
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