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UK//nɒt pəˈtɪkjʊləli//US//nɑt pərˈtɪkjələrli//

Meaning of Not particularly

Not to a great extent; not in particular.

In simple words: Not very or not in a special way.

Not particularly in a sentence

  • The movie was not particularly exciting.
  • She doesn't seem particularly interested in the topic.
  • It's not particularly challenging, but it's still fun.
  • He was not particularly impressed by the performance.
  • The weather today is not particularly good for a picnic.

How to use Not particularly

Used to express mild disagreement or indicate something is not strong or impressive. Common in everyday conversation but can be used in formal contexts too.

Grammar pattern

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Memory hint

Think of a spotlight that's dim, showing something that's 'not particularly' bright.

Related words

Collocations with Not particularly

  • not particularly interesting
  • not particularly difficult
  • not particularly concerned

Synonyms for Not particularly

Common mistakes with Not particularly

  • Confused with 'not especially', which has a similar meaning.
  • 'Particularly' is often misspelled or mispronounced.

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Frequently asked questions about Not particularly

What does Not particularly mean?

Not very or not in a special way.

What is the definition of Not particularly?

Not to a great extent; not in particular.

How do you use Not particularly in a sentence?

The movie was not particularly exciting.

Can you give another example of Not particularly?

She doesn't seem particularly interested in the topic.

What are synonyms for Not particularly?

Common alternatives include not really, not especially, not significantly, not very.

What words go with Not particularly?

It commonly pairs with not particularly interesting, not particularly difficult, not particularly concerned.

What are common mistakes when using Not particularly?

Confused with 'not especially', which has a similar meaning. 'Particularly' is often misspelled or mispronounced.

How do you pronounce Not particularly?

US: //nɑt pərˈtɪkjələrli//, UK: //nɒt pəˈtɪkjʊləli//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Not particularly?

Used to express mild disagreement or indicate something is not strong or impressive. Common in everyday conversation but can be used in formal contexts too.