B1adverb 5K

Particularly

🇬🇧 UK /["/pəˈtɪkjələli/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/pərˈtɪkjələrli/"]/

Meaning of Particularly

especially; more than usual or more than others

In simple words: especially; more than others

Particularly in a sentence

• I am particularly interested in learning about different cultures.
• She was particularly excited about the upcoming concert.
• Particularly during the summer, the park is filled with people.
• He finds mathematics particularly challenging compared to other subjects.
• The restaurant is known for its particularly delicious desserts.

How to use Particularly

Use 'particularly' to emphasize a specific thing or aspect. It's appropriate in both written and spoken English but tends to be more common in formal or academic contexts. Avoid using it in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone adverb

Memory hint

Think of 'particular' plus 'ly' – like being picky about details.

Related words

Collocations with Particularly

• particularly important
• particularly useful
• particularly challenging
• particularly relevant
• particularly interesting

Synonyms for Particularly

• especially
• notably
• specifically
• particularly
• distinctively

Opposites of Particularly

• generally
• ordinarily

Common mistakes with Particularly

• Often confused with 'especially' - both mean similar but have different usages.
• Incorrectly placed in a sentence, disrupting flow.
• Used with unnecessary intensifiers, like 'very particularly.'

Frequently asked questions about Particularly

What does Particularly mean?

especially; more than others

What is the definition of Particularly?

especially; more than usual or more than others

How do you use Particularly in a sentence?

I am particularly interested in learning about different cultures.

Can you give another example of Particularly?

She was particularly excited about the upcoming concert.

What are synonyms for Particularly?

Common alternatives include especially, notably, specifically, particularly, distinctively.

What is the opposite of Particularly?

Opposite meanings include generally, ordinarily.

What words go with Particularly?

It commonly pairs with particularly important, particularly useful, particularly challenging, particularly relevant, particularly interesting.

What are common mistakes when using Particularly?

Often confused with 'especially' - both mean similar but have different usages. Incorrectly placed in a sentence, disrupting flow. Used with unnecessary intensifiers, like 'very particularly.'

How do you pronounce Particularly?

US: /["/pərˈtɪkjələrli/"]/, UK: /["/pəˈtɪkjələli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Particularly?

Use 'particularly' to emphasize a specific thing or aspect. It's appropriate in both written and spoken English but tends to be more common in formal or academic contexts. Avoid using it in very casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Particularly?

"Particularly" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.