namely
UK/ˈneɪmli/US/'neimli/
IELTSA2
Definitions
adv.
That is to say; specifically
即，也就是说，具体地说
Root Breakdown
Native Englishnameroot
+
-lyin the manner of
=namely
name + -ly = 'by name, specifically.' Used to name exactly what you mean: 'one student, namely Tom.'
Example Sentences
- 1.
Only one person objected, namely the treasurer.
- 2.
Two cities qualify, namely Paris and Rome.