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Meaning:

Adverb:

  • conjunctive to introduce a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by '''or'''.) from 15th c.
  • conjunctive Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary. from 14th c.
  • degree Somewhat, fairly. from 16th c.
  • 9th-19th c.
  • Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably. from 9th c.

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