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particularly

adverb
par·​tic·​u·​lar·​ly | \ pər-ˈti-kyə-(lər-)lē How to pronounce particularly (audio) , pə-ˈti-kyə-(lər-)lē, -ˈti-kyə-lə-lē; -ˈti-k(ə-)lē; also pär- How to pronounce particularly (audio) \

Definition of particularly

1 : in a particular manner : in detail
2 : to an unusual degree a particularly dry summer particularly stormy weather
3 : in particular : specifically The tools were useful, particularly the knife.

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Synonyms & Antonyms for particularly

Synonyms

especially, specifically

Antonyms

generally

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Examples of particularly in a Sentence

Pay particularly close attention to the second paragraph. all of you, but particularly anyone with a problem, should feel free to contact me at any time

Recent Examples on the Web

Norfolk, Virginia, which is particularly vulnerable to rising seas, is trying to become a laboratory for adaptation. — Nicholas Kusnetz, sun-sentinel.com, "Benefits of investing in climate adaptation far outweigh costs, commission says," 11 Sep. 2019 Elijah and the line Dantonio spent the early part of the week criticizing his offensive players’ toughness and focus, particularly after watching his line commit nine of the Spartans’ 14 penalties against Tulsa. — Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, "Michigan State football looks powerful in 51-17 blowout of Western Michigan," 8 Sep. 2019

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First Known Use of particularly

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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More Definitions for particularly

particularly

adverb

English Language Learners Definition of particularly

: more than usually
—used to indicate someone or something that deserves special mention

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