particularly
gb/pɚtˈɪkjəlɚli/ us/pɚtˈɪkjəlɚli/
B1
English
~ 500
Senses
0 senses
adverb
B1
property
1
especially; more than usual
Used to say that something is more true or important in one case than in others, or to show extra emphasis.
Usage pattern:
particularly [adjective/adverb]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'particularly' with 'partially'; 'particularly' means 'especially', while 'partially' means 'in part'.
Synonyms
especially (Almost identical in meaning, but 'especially' is slightly more common in everyday speech.)
|
notably (More formal and less common; often used in written contexts.)
Antonyms
generally (Means 'in most cases' without emphasizing one over others.)
|
ordinarily (Means 'usually' without giving special emphasis.)
Collocations
particularly important
|particularly useful
|particularly difficult
|particularly interested
|particularly good
Themes
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- She is particularly good at solving puzzles.
- I’m not particularly interested in sports.
- This problem is particularly difficult to solve.
- The view from the top was particularly beautiful at sunset.
- He was particularly proud of his team’s success.
Learner examples
- This cake is particularly sweet.
- I am not particularly happy today.
- The movie was particularly long.
- She is particularly tall for her age.
- The test was particularly easy this time.
adverb
B2
property
2
in a specific or detailed way
In a way that talks about one special person, thing, or detail, not about everything.
Usage pattern:
particularly [focus on specific detail]
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'particularly' when 'specifically' would be clearer in formal writing.
Synonyms
specifically (Very close in meaning; 'specifically' is often used when giving exact details.)
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expressly (More formal and deliberate in tone.)
Antonyms
generally (Refers to the whole group rather than one part.)
Collocations
address particularly
|focus particularly on
|concerned particularly with
Themes
communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- I was talking particularly about the last chapter.
- The law is aimed particularly at protecting children.
- We are concerned particularly with the safety of our workers.
- He addressed his comments particularly to the younger members of the audience.
Learner examples
- I was speaking particularly about you.
- This rule is for you particularly.
- We are talking particularly about this problem.
- She looked particularly at me when she spoke.
Grammar
Dictionary form
particularly
IPA
GB/pɚtˈɪkjəlɚli/
US/pɚtˈɪkjəlɚli/
Syllables & stress
par - tic - u - larly (4 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (par)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: particularly
- Plural: particularlies
Word family
Forms
particularlies
noun
Core family
particular
adjective B1
Related words
particularity
noun
Advanced or less common
particularize
verb
Expressions
one in particular
1/wˈʌn ˈɪn pɚtˈɪkjəlɚ/
fixed phrase
a specific one from a group
Used to talk about one special person or thing from a group you have mentioned.
Examples
- I liked all the books, but one in particular stood out.
- There’s one in particular I think you’ll enjoy.
in particular
1/ˈɪn pɚtˈɪkjəlɚ/
fixed phrase
especially this one or ones
Used to show that what you are saying is true about one person or thing more than others in a group.
Examples
- I like fruit, apples in particular.
- I like sports, and football in particular.
- She enjoys sports, tennis in particular.
- She loves all music, jazz in particular.
- In particular, I want to thank my parents for their support.
nothing in particular
1/nˈʌθɪŋ ˈɪn pɚtˈɪkjəlɚ/
fixed phrase
no specific thing or reason
Not anything special or important.
Examples
- What are you doing? Nothing in particular.
- He was looking at nothing in particular.
- Is there anything you need? No, nothing in particular.