namely
Meaning
Namely is an adverb used to introduce specific examples or elaborations that clarify or specify a preceding statement, thereby enhancing the precision of the discourse. It serves to delineate particular instances or categories within a broader context, of
💡 While "namely" is often used interchangeably with phrases like "for example," it is important to use it when the intent is to provide a definitive clarification or specification rather than merely offering an illustrative instance.
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Common Phrases
used to specify
for instance
that is to say
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