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Dictionary: par·tic·u·lar·ly   (pər-tĭk'yə-lər-lē, pə-tĭk'-) pronunciation

adv.
  1. To a great degree; especially: I particularly like the brown shoes.
  2. With particular reference or emphasis; individually or specifically: "Everyone has a moment in history which belongs particularly to him" (John Knowles).
  3. With regard to particulars; in detail.

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Definition: specifically
Antonyms: commonly, generally, usually


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IN BRIEF: adv. - To a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common; Uniquely or characteristically.

pronunciation Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs. — Henry Ford

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The adverb has 3 meanings:

Meaning #1: to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
  Synonyms: peculiarly, especially, specially
  Derived from adjective: particular (meaning #4)

Meaning #2: specifically or especially distinguished from others
  Synonym: in particular
  Derived from adjective: particular (meaning #1)

Meaning #3: uniquely or characteristically
  Synonym: peculiarly
  Derived from adjective: particular (meaning #1)


 
 
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