namely

🇬🇧 UK/ˈneɪmli/🇺🇸 US/'neimli/
IELTSA2

Definitions

adv.

That is to say; used to introduce a specific example or explanation of what was just mentioned

即,也就是说,换句话说

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
nameother
+
lyin the manner of
=namely

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Three countries supported the proposal, namely France, Germany, and Spain.

  • 2.

    She had one main goal, namely to become the best doctor in her field.

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