in particular
5 synonyms and 2 antonyms for in particular, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adverb — Especially; used to single out one thing from a wider group.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
above all
Antonyms
How to use in particular
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
nothing in particular
in particular, however
one case in particular
Neutral in all contexts.
Etymology
Related to French en particulier; compare also Spanish en particular and Italian in particolare.
Full origin of in particular →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between in particular and particularly?
They mean the same thing, but particularly usually goes before the word it emphasises (particularly the last track) while in particular follows it (the last track in particular). In particular can also open a sentence to introduce an example.
What does nothing in particular mean?
It means nothing specific, and is a polite way of saying you have no definite answer or would rather not say. It works the same way in no one in particular and nowhere in particular.
Is in particular formal?
It is neutral and works in essays, reports and conversation alike. It is a useful signposting phrase for narrowing from a general statement to a specific case.
