strictly
Translation
strictly, severely, exclusively
Examples
This area is strictly for staff only.
This area is strictly for staff only.
You must follow the rules strictly.
You must follow the rules strictly.
Strictly speaking, that's not quite true.
Strictly speaking, that's not quite true.
Grammar Patterns
strictly ((for...)) exclusively for This area is strictly for staff only.
((verb)) strictly in a way that must be obeyed You must follow the rules strictly.
strictly speaking in a very precise way Strictly speaking, that's not quite true.
Similar Words
Synonyms: precisely, exactly, rigorously; Antonyms: loosely, leniently
Etymology
Formed from the adjective 'strict' and the suffix '-ly', which creates adverbs.
Memory Tips
It's simply the adverb for 'strict'. A 'strict' teacher enforces rules 'strictly'.