namely

American  

[neym-lee] / ˈneɪm li /

adverb

1. that is to say; explicitly; specifically; to wit.

   an item of legislation, namely, the housing bill.

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namely British  

/ ˈneɪmlɪ /

adverb

1. that is to say

   it was another colour, namely green

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Etymology

Origin of namely

First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English namely, earlier nameliche; name, -ly

Example Sentences

Cabbages, namely their undulating cross-section patterns, have appeared as designs in outerwear and accessories.

From Salon

The area of high pressure stopped the progress of the lows, meaning the same areas - namely the UK, Spain and Portugal - have been hit again and again by spells of wet weather.

From BBC

Several immigration-related agencies within DHS—namely Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement—also continue to be mostly funded, thanks to additional dollars provided as part of last year’s reconciliation law.

From The Wall Street Journal

The hope is that traditional funders — namely, banks and investors — will eventually feel confident enough to take over that role “once this is a more proven approach,” said Lindenthal-Cox.

From Los Angeles Times

And the top gifting categories do remain the tried-and-true ones, according to the NRF — namely, candy, greeting cards, flowers, jewelry and treating your loved one to an evening out.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• especially
• i.e.
• particularly
• specially
• specifically