Adverb

(en adverb)

(manner) In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone.

(manner) Plainly; without art or subtlety; clearly; obviously; unquestionably.

(manner) Weakly; foolishly; stupidly.

(Johnson)

(focus) Merely; solely.

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(degree) absolutely, positively.

(speech act) Frankly.

Adverb

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To the full or entire extent.

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To the exclusion of others.