particularly - Master This Word
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particularly Word Meanings
- specifically or especially meaningful
- to a great extent
- in a distinct or unique manner
particularly Example Sentences
Example sentences are the start of understanding. Don't rush to memorize. First feel how the word works in a sentence.
- I have a particular book I love.
- She wears a particular dress to every party.
- He likes a particular kind of music.
- This meal has a particular taste.
- Do you have a particular color in mind?
particularly Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/pəˈtɪk.jʊ.lər/
US
/pərˈtɪk.jə.lər/
particularly Word Etymology
particular = part + icular; Latin particula + Old French particulier + English. Imagine focusing on a unique detail, like a beautiful flower in a vast field; that flower stands out particularly.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I move my hand to adjust the clock, nudging the hands until one edge lines up just right. I keep my eyes on that edge and shift my focus to a single detail, deciding to notice it as particularly clear. The effort shows in my breath, my shoulders loosening as I choose what to note as important. That small moment travels into real life, guiding how I speak or act when I want to stress something as special or precise.
Real Context
Particular is often treated as an adjective, but in the sense we’re highlighting it signals emphasis on specificity or a distinctive quality. Learners frequently confuse it with simply 'specific' or with the adverb form 'particularly'. A natural pattern is 'in particular' to call out a single item within a larger set, or 'particular' followed by a noun to mark a noteworthy detail. The adverbial sense here is rare; more common is 'particularly', which means 'to a great extent' or 'especially'. Practice with examples about preferences, exceptions, or notable features, and compare sentences that stress a single case vs. a general rule to see the nuance clearly.
Usage Reminders
- Use in particular to highlight a single example
- Remember that particularly is the natural adverb form
- Prefer in particular when you call out a specific case
- Avoid forcing particular into an adverbial position
- Pair with nouns to emphasize detail or exceptions
- Compare sentences with general statements vs. specific cases
Common Misconceptions
- Particular is always an adjective, not usable as an adverb
- Confusing particular with particularly in every context
- Using particulary or particularyly is incorrect
- Assuming in particular means generally rather than specifically
- Overusing in particular in casual speech
Thinking Differences
English often uses particular to mark a notable detail, but many learners expect it to work like an ordinary adverb; comparisons with particularly help keep the nuance clear.
Learning Tips
- Make a quick mental note when you hear particularly vs. particularly
- Use in particular to single out one example
- Pair with nouns to stress a detail
- Practice with contrasts (general vs. specific)
- Read aloud to feel the natural stress
- Keep a small table of synonyms and differences
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'particularly'?
A.Recently
B.Randomly
C.Especially
D.Quickly
Step 2: Usage
How can 'particularly' be used in a sentence?
A.I particularly like chocolate ice cream.
B.The exam was particularly easy.
C.He particularly arrived early.
D.She particularly slept all day.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is a synonym of 'particularly'?
A.Specifically
B.Generally
C.Vaguely
D.Carelessly
Step 4: Opposite Words
Which word is an antonym of 'particularly'?
A.Precisely
B.Indiscriminately
C.Deliberately
D.Exclusively
Step 5: Mastery
In what real-life context would you use the word 'particularly'?
A.Explaining a difficult concept
B.Discussing a recent event
C.Talking about the weather
D.Describing a favorite food
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