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strictly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly means: With rules or instructions followed carefully and without allowing exceptions.

adverb

EXACT OBEDIENCEB2

With rules or instructions followed carefully and without allowing exceptions.

  • Smoking is strictly forbidden here.
  • She followed the instructions strictly.
  • The school strictly enforced its rules about phones.

Similar words: rigorously, rigidly

Opposites: loosely

Common phrases: strictly forbidden, strictly enforce, strictly follow

LIMITED SENSEB2

Only within a particular meaning, purpose, or area.

  • This room is strictly for staff.
  • Our meeting was strictly business.
  • Strictly speaking, a tomato is a fruit.

Similar words: only, solely

Common phrases: strictly speaking, strictly business, strictly for someone

Questions about strictly

What does strictly mean?

With rules or instructions followed carefully and without allowing exceptions.

What is strictly in other languages?

Türkçe: kesinlikle · Español: estrictamente · Français: strictement · Deutsch: streng · Italiano: rigorosamente · 日本語: 厳格に

How do you pronounce strictly?

It is pronounced /ˈstrɪktli/.

How do you use strictly in a sentence?

Smoking is strictly forbidden here. She followed the instructions strictly.

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