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| Main Entry: |
particularly
 [per-tik-yuh-ler-lee, puh-tik-] 
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | specifically |
| Synonyms: | decidedly, distinctly, especially, exceptionally, explicitly, expressly, in particular, individually, markedly, notably, outstandingly, peculiarly, principally, singularly, specially, surprisingly, uncommonly, unusually |
| Antonyms: | commonly, generally, usually |
| Main Entry: | expressly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | purposely |
| Synonyms: | especially, exactly, in specie, intentionally, on purpose, particularly, precisely, specially, specifically |
| Main Entry: | markedly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | distinctly |
| Synonyms: | clearly, considerably, conspicuously, decidedly, especially, evidently, greatly, manifestly, notably, noticeably, obviously, outstandingly, particularly, patently, remarkably, signally, strikingly, to a great extent |
| Antonyms: | indistinctly, unmarkedly |
Example Sentences
- Particularly intelligent people can be especially good at deceiving themselves.
- For particularly stubborn ones, try adding a bit more hot liquid to ease them out while you whisk.
- As pitchers, they were polar opposites, particularly in how they dealt with defeat.
| Main Entry: | mostly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | generally, mainly |
| Synonyms: | above all, almost entirely, as a rule, chiefly, customarily, essentially, for the most part, frequently, in many instances, largely, many times, most often, often, on the whole, overall, particularly, predominantly, primarily, principally, regularly, usually |
| Main Entry: | namely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | that is to say |
| Synonyms: | by way of explanation, especially, expressly, i.e., id est, in other words, in plain English, particularly, scilicet, specially, specifically, strictly speaking, that is, to wit, videlicet, viz. |
| Main Entry: | notably |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | especially |
| Synonyms: | conspicuously, distinctly, exceedingly, exceptionally, extremely, greatly, highly, hugely, markedly, noticeably, outstandingly, particularly, prominently, remarkably, reputably, signally, strikingly, uncommonly, very |
| Antonyms: | insignificantly, unnotably, unremarkably |
| Main Entry: | only |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | barely; exclusively |
| Synonyms: | alone, at most, but, entirely, hardly, just, merely, nothing but, particularly, plainly, purely, simply, solely, totally, uniquely, utterly, wholly |
| Main Entry: | principally |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | mainly |
| Synonyms: | above all, basically, before anything else, cardinally, chiefly, dominantly, eminently, especially, essentially, first and foremost, first of all, for the most part, fundamentally, generally, importantly, in the first place, in the main, largely, materially, mostly, notably, particularly, peculiarly, predominantly, preeminently, prevailingly, prevalently, primarily, substantially, superlatively, supremely, to a great degree, universally, vitally |
| Antonyms: | secondarily, trivially |
| Main Entry: | singly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | individually |
| Synonyms: | apart, independently, one at a time, one by one, particularly, respectively, separately, severally |
| Antonyms: | together |
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