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Meaning of namely
The primary meaning of the word "namely" is to specify or identify something by name.
Etymology of namely
The word "namely" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, derived from "namian," which means "to name" or "to call by name"
Historically, the word has been used to introduce a specific example, explanation, or detail, and its usage has evolved over time to include various contexts and applications
Synonyms
specifically
explicitly
expressly
exactly
precisely
particularly
especially
notably
chiefly
primarily
mainly
mostly
largely
principally
predominantly
mostly
generally
usually
typically
commonly
ordinarily
to wit
that is to say
in other words
i.e.
for example
for instance
thus
thereby
wherefore
whence
hence
ergo
Definitions
- Used to specify or clarify something by giving its name or details
- * Used to introduce a specific example or explanation of something
Usage Examples
- The company has several products, namely computers, smartphones, and tablets.
- * The new policy will affect several groups, namely employees, customers, and shareholders.
Antonyms
vaguely
ambiguously
indirectly
implicitly
generally
broadly
loosely
approximately
roughly
indefinitely
uncertainly
unclearly
obscurely
ambiguously
enigmatically
mysteriously
cryptically
covertly
secretly
quietly
unobtrusively