particularly
gb/pɚtˈɪkjəlɚli/ us/pɚtˈɪkjəlɚli/
B1
Inglês
~ 500
különösen, különösebben, konkrétan, kifejezetten
B1
1
különösen
B1
különösebben
B2
Padrão de uso:
particularly [adjective/adverb]
She is particularly good at solving puzzles.
Különösen jó a rejtvények megoldásában.
I’m not particularly interested in sports.
Nem különösebben érdekelnek a sportok.
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
This cake is particularly sweet.
Ez a sütemény különösen édes.
I am not particularly happy today.
Ma nem vagyok különösebben boldog.
The movie was particularly long.
She is particularly tall for her age.
The test was particularly easy this time.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'particularly' with 'partially'; 'particularly' means 'especially', while 'partially' means 'in part'.
Significado
especially; more than usual
Colocações
particularly important
|particularly useful
|particularly difficult
|particularly interested
|particularly good
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
generally (Means 'in most cases' without emphasizing one over others.)
|
ordinarily (Means 'usually' without giving special emphasis.)
Temas
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Used to say that something is more true or important in one case than in others, or to show extra emphasis.
Used to indicate that something applies more to one person, thing, or situation than to others, or to emphasize a special quality or degree.
B2
2
konkrétan
B1
kifejezetten
B2
Padrão de uso:
particularly [focus on specific detail]
I was talking particularly about the last chapter.
Konkrétan az utolsó fejezetről beszéltem.
The law is aimed particularly at protecting children.
A törvény kifejezetten a gyermekek védelmét célozza.
We are concerned particularly with the safety of our workers.
He addressed his comments particularly to the younger members of the audience.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I was speaking particularly about you.
Konkrétan rólad beszéltem.
This rule is for you particularly.
Ez a szabály kifejezetten neked szól.
We are talking particularly about this problem.
She looked particularly at me when she spoke.
Erro comum:
Learners may overuse 'particularly' when 'specifically' would be clearer in formal writing.
Significado
in a specific or detailed way
Colocações
address particularly
|focus particularly on
|concerned particularly with
Sinónimos
specifically (Very close in meaning; 'specifically' is often used when giving exact details.)
|
expressly (More formal and deliberate in tone.)
Antónimos
generally (Refers to the whole group rather than one part.)
Temas
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definição
In a way that talks about one special person, thing, or detail, not about everything.
In a way that refers to one specific person, thing, or detail rather than generally.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
particularly
IPA
GB/pɚtˈɪkjəlɚli/
US/pɚtˈɪkjəlɚli/
Sílabas e acento
par - tic - u - larly (4 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (par)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: particularly
- Plural: particularlies
Família de palavras
Forms
particularlies
noun
Core family
particular
adjective B1
Related words
particularity
noun
Advanced or less common
particularize
verb
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- What are you doing? Nothing in particular.
- He was looking at nothing in particular.
- Is there anything you need? No, nothing in particular.