Namely

/ˈneΙͺmli/

The meaning and definition of Namely, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adverb
  1. Specifically; that is to say.
    β€œSome of the students β€” namely Paul, Alice and Jake β€” seem to have trouble with geometry.”
  2. Especially, above all.

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Synonyms sc. scilicet that is to say to wit videlicet viz.

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