specifically

Used to name the exact person, thing, or group you mean.

• I meant you specifically.
• We need fruit, specifically apples and pears.
• The report specifically mentions problems with the heating.

Similar words: in particular, particularly

Opposites: generally

Common phrases: more specifically, specifically mention, specifically about something

For one particular purpose or reason.

• This chair was made specifically for children.
• She came specifically to see you.
• We developed the software specifically to help small businesses.

How to use it: specifically for someone/something (This guide is written specifically for beginners.); specifically to do something (He called specifically to thank us.)

Similar words: expressly, especially

Common phrases: specifically for someone, specifically to help, designed specifically for