Cool MateMeaning of Namely
used to introduce more exact and detailed information about something that you have just mentioned
In simple words: That is to say; specifically
Namely in a sentence
- We need to concentrate on our target audience, namely women aged between 20 and 30.
How to use Namely
Use 'namely' when you want to give specific examples that clarify something you just mentioned. It is appropriate in both written and spoken contexts but avoid in very casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
namely + list of items
Memory hint
Sounds like 'name-lee' — think of naming specific examples.
Related words
Collocations with Namely
- namely the following
- used namely
- items namely
Synonyms for Namely
- specifically
- that is
- to be specific
- in particular
Opposites of Namely
- vaguely
- indefinitely
- ambiguously
Common mistakes with Namely
- Using 'namely' without a comma before it.
- Confusing it with 'for example' when 'namely' is more precise.
- Misplacing it in a sentence, making it unclear.
Namely appears in
Namely in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ألا وهو
أي، بالتحديد
- Bengaliবাংলা
অর্থাৎ
অর্থাৎ; বিশেষভাবে
- GermanDeutsch
Nämlich
Das heißt; speziell
- SpanishEspañol
Es decir
O sea; específicamente
- Persianفارسی
یعنی
یعنی؛ به طور خاص.
- FrenchFrançais
À savoir
C'est-à-dire ; spécifiquement
- Hindiहिन्दी
यानी
यानी; विशेष रूप से
- ItalianItaliano
Ovvero, Cioè
Cioè, specificamente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ou seja, a saber
Ou seja; especificamente
- RussianРусский
А именно
То есть; конкретно
- Urduاردو
یعنی
یعنی؛ خاص طور پر
- Chinese中文
即是, 也就是说
也就是说；具体来说
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Frequently asked questions about Namely
What does Namely mean?
That is to say; specifically
What is the definition of Namely?
used to introduce more exact and detailed information about something that you have just mentioned
How do you use Namely in a sentence?
We need to concentrate on our target audience, namely women aged between 20 and 30.
What are synonyms for Namely?
Common alternatives include specifically, that is, to be specific, in particular.
What is the opposite of Namely?
Opposite meanings include vaguely, indefinitely, ambiguously.
What words go with Namely?
It commonly pairs with namely the following, used namely, items namely.
What are common mistakes when using Namely?
Using 'namely' without a comma before it. Confusing it with 'for example' when 'namely' is more precise. Misplacing it in a sentence, making it unclear.
How do you pronounce Namely?
US: /["/ˈneɪmli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈneɪmli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Namely?
Use 'namely' when you want to give specific examples that clarify something you just mentioned. It is appropriate in both written and spoken contexts but avoid in very casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Namely?
"Namely" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.