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namely

[ neym-lee ]

adverb

  1. that is to say; explicitly; specifically; to wit:

    an item of legislation, namely, the housing bill.



namely

/ ˈ²Ô±ðɪ³¾±ôɪ /

adverb

  1. that is to say

    it was another colour, namely green

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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of namely1

First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English namely, earlier nameliche; name, -ly
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Example Sentences

Others, namely those who’ve known him the longest, think Trump is filled with vile hatred and wants to burn the world down before he dies.

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Trump at times has mentioned certain policy outcomes, namely pushing back on drug trafficking, when asked what he’s hoping to achieve from tariffs on places like Mexico and Canada.

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"This predetermined charade is played out after 'consultation' with those outside the room - namely the government-appointed commissioner Max Caller, who is directly under your department and your authority," she said.

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According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, "The technology sector will be the fastest sector to restart and revive because it requires minimal resources to start, namely a laptop, electricity and the Internet."

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The central character was conjured out of a deeply personal source—namely, the travails of Stephen King’s mother, Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King.

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