particularly
puh-TIHK-yuh-luh-lee
Particularly (adv) means Especially; more than usual or more than others. Example: “I'm particularly grateful to my sister, who helped me through the whole move.”
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Especially; more than usual or more than others.
"I'm particularly grateful to my sister, who helped me through the whole move."
"The film was particularly popular with younger audiences."
"She is particularly good at maths."
How to use particularly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEspecially — used to single something out as more true or notable than the rest.
Common pairings
particularly good
particularly interested in
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Etymology
From particular + -ly.
Synonyms
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especially
notably
specifically
exceptionally
remarkably
distinctly
uncommonly
above all
first and foremost
primarily
greatly: see also Thesaurus:very
in particular
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Rhymes for particularly
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What does “particularly” mean?
The word “particularly” means especially; more than usual or more than others. In plain terms, especially — used to single something out as more true or notable than the rest.
How do you pronounce “particularly”?
“Particularly” is pronounced puh-TIHK-yuh-luh-lee (/pɚˈtɪkjəlɚli/ in IPA).
How do you use “particularly” in a sentence?
Here is “particularly” used in a sentence: “The film was particularly popular with younger audiences.”
What is another word for “particularly”?
Words with a similar meaning to “particularly” include above all, first and foremost, primarily, greatly: see also Thesaurus:very, in particular and thoroughly.
What part of speech is “particularly”?
“Particularly” is an adverb.
Is “particularly” a common word?
“Particularly” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between particularly and especially?
The two are close and often interchangeable, both meaning more than usual. Especially tends to single out one thing above all others — especially you. Particularly leans toward to a notable degree — it was particularly cold. In most sentences either works, with only a slight shift in emphasis.
What is the difference between particularly and specifically?
Particularly means to an unusual degree or above others, stressing intensity — a particularly hard exam. Specifically means precisely or in exact detail, pointing to one thing — I meant this one specifically. One highlights how much; the other pins down exactly which.
How do you use particularly in a sentence?
Particularly usually sits before the word it strengthens: she was particularly kind, or I like fruit, particularly mangoes. It can emphasise a quality (particularly bright) or single out an example from a group. In negatives it softens the meaning — not particularly good means only fairly poor.
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