particularly

Definition

  • adverb: more than usually
  • adverb: in a 'particular' manner
  • used to indicate someone or something that deserves special mention
  • synonyms: expressly, distinctly, especially

Examples

  • The tools were useful, 'particularly' the knife. [=the tools were useful, and the knife was the most useful of all; the knife, in particular, was useful]

  • I did 'not particularly' like the movie. [=I only liked the movie a little]

  • He's good at all his subjects and he's 'particularly' good at math.

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