exclusively
/ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/adverb★Intermediate
general
in a way that includes only one person, group, or thing and no others
The artist's work is exclusively shown in this gallery.
The artist's work is displayed only in this gallery, nowhere else.
She speaks exclusively to the press about her new project.
She talks only to the press about her new project, not to others.
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Often used to emphasize restriction or special access.
Collocations
exclusively foronly for a specific person or groupexclusively byonly done by a specific person or method
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'exclusively' to emphasize that something is limited to a specific group or context.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Do not use 'exclusively' when 'only' or 'solely' would suffice to avoid redundancy.
📖Word Origin
From Middle French 'exclusif', from Latin 'exclusivus', from 'excludere' (to shut out).
📝Usage Notes
Often used in formal or professional contexts to denote exclusivity or restriction.
Word Breakdown
exclusive
limited to one person or group
root-ly
adverb suffix
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