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View synonyms for particularly

particularly

[per-tik-yuh-ler-lee, puh-tik-]

adverb

  1. in a particular or to an exceptional degree; especially.

    He read it with particularly great interest.

  2. in a particular manner; specifically; individually.

  3. in detail; minutely.

    Synonyms: scrupulously


particularly

/ pəˈtɪkjʊləlɪ /

adverb

  1. very much; exceptionally

    I wasn't particularly successful

  2. in particular; specifically

    pensioners, particularly the less well-off

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of particularly1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English. See particular, -ly
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What I found was an understaffed home that didn't have the right mix of staff to deal with the basic needs of residents, particularly those with dementia.

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These celebrations have long centered girls, leaving boys, particularly queer and gay boys, watching from the sidelines.

Attacking players run 'routes' close to each other hoping one of their players gets in the way of a defensive back, opening up space for their teammate, particularly against man-to-man pressure.

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She’s deeply invested in local politics when it comes to housing and taxes in her area and particularly the tensions between longstanding Vermonters and newer arrivals.

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Imgur is used by millions to make and share images such as memes across the web, particularly on Reddit and in online forums.

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