# expressly vs expressway

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### expressly
*adverb · IPA /ɪkˈspɹɛsli/ · frequency rank #15,403*
In an express or explicit manner; in a clear or specific manner.

### expressway
*noun · IPA /eksˈpɹɛs.weɪ/ · frequency rank #25,758*
A divided highway, especially one whose intersections and direct access to adjacent properties have been eliminated.

## Source
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