exclusively

Everyday

1. Only; for one person, group or thing and nobody or nothing else. tree →
2. Completely and only (made exclusively of wood). tree →

In the lessons

Used in shops and ads (sold exclusively online), science (an animal that eats exclusively plants), and formal exam questions. Tells the reader that there are no exceptions. Phrases: «exclusively for», «almost exclusively», «exclusively available».

Examples

• This parking space is exclusively for teachers. tree →
• Pandas eat almost exclusively bamboo. tree →
• The game is sold exclusively in our shop. tree →
• The club is exclusively for children under twelve. tree →
• The meal was made exclusively from vegetables. tree →
• The magazine interview was given exclusively to us. tree →
• This festival was celebrated exclusively by women. tree →

Note

Formal; everyday: «only». In maths and logic, «exclusively» means the set has no other members; «mutually exclusive» events cannot happen at the same time (a coin cannot land heads and tails at once).