Strictly
/ˈstrɪktli/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adverbIn a way that follows rules exactly.
Extra definitions
adverbIn an exact way.
adverbAccording to a rule.
adverbIn a strict manner.
Sentence Examples
Follow the instructions strictly.
The diet is strictly vegetarian.
Access is strictly limited.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Word Origin & History
Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
““If any pupil considers it acceptable to bring a pet into this school, let me tell you it is forbidden. Strictly forbidden!” pronounced the headmaster from the front of the class.”
— 2012, David Walliams [pseudonym; David Edward Williams], Ratburger, London: HarperCollins Children’s Books, →ISBN:
“This work was strictly voluntary, but any animal who absented himself from it would have his rations reduced by half.”
— 1943 November – 1944 February (date written; published 1945 August 17), George Orwell [pseudonym; Eric Arthur Blair], Animal Farm […], London: Secker & Warburg, published May 1962, →OCLC:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Follow the instructions ____.