PURELY


Meaning of PURELY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pjʊə(r)li ]

1.

You use purely to emphasize that the thing you are mentioning is the most important feature or that it is the only thing which should be considered.

It is a racing machine, designed purely for speed...

The government said the moves were purely defensive.

ADV : ADV with cl / group [ emphasis ]

2.

You use purely and simply to emphasize that the thing you are mentioning is the only thing involved.

If Arthur was attracted here by the prospects of therapy, John came down purely and simply to make money...

PHRASE : PHR with cl [ emphasis ]

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