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- [neym-lee]
- /ˈneɪm li/
- /ˈneɪm.li/
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- [neym-lee]
- /ˈneɪm li/
Definitions of namely word
- adverb namely that is to say; explicitly; specifically; to wit: an item of legislation, namely, the housing bill. 1
- noun namely That is to say; to be specific (used to introduce detailed information or a specific example). 1
- adverb namely specifically 1
- adverb namely You use namely to introduce detailed information about the subject you are discussing, or a particular aspect of it. 0
- adverb namely that is to say 0
- adverb namely that is to say; specifically 0
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Origin of namely
First appearance:
before 1125 One of the 6% oldest English words
1125-75; Middle English namely, earlier nameliche. See name, -ly
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Parts of speech for Namely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
namely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
namely usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for namely
adv namely
- particularly — in a particular or to an exceptional degree; especially: He read it with particularly great interest.
- specifically — in a definite or precise manner: The suspect was not specifically named in the report. More specifically, you will be responsible for half the total cost.
- specially — of a distinct or particular kind or character: a special kind of key.
- videlicet — that is to say; namely (used especially to introduce examples, details, etc.). Abbreviation: viz.
- scilicet — to wit; namely.
adverb namely
- explicitly — In an explicit manner.
- for example — as an example, by way of illustration
- such as — so; very; to such a degree: such pleasant people.
- especially — Used to single out one person, thing, or situation over all others.
- expressly — Explicitly; clearly.
Antonyms for namely
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