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was specifically

[wəz spəˈsɪfɪkli]
verb phrase
foi especificamente
1. past tense of 'be' combined with the adverb 'specifically', indicating that something occurred or was true in a precise, particular, or explicit manner
The instruction was specifically designed for beginners.
A instrução foi especificamente projetada para iniciantes.
2. emphasizing that something applied to or concerned a particular person, thing, or situation rather than generally
She was specifically chosen for this role.
Ela foi especificamente escolhida para este papel.
Synonyms
was particularlywas explicitlywas preciselywas specially
Antonyms
was generallywas vaguelywas broadly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
foi especificamente
standard usage
Portugal
foi especificamente
standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

was made specifically for
was designed specifically to
was meant specifically as
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