namely

adverb

name·​ly ˈnām-lē How to pronounce namely (audio)
: that is to say : to wit

Examples of namely in a Sentence

there's always one person stuck with cleaning up the mess, namely me
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Recognizing the limitations of traditional ceramics used in watchmaking – namely their propensity to shatter upon impact – the brand set out to create a substance that would offer the aesthetic appeal of ceramic without compromising on resilience. Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Its important businesses — namely cloud infrastructure and AI — are doing well, and management indicated that demand continues to outpace supply, Cramer said. Julie Coleman, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024 Government loans have some political ramifications, namely, encouraging home purchasing without any liability of the seller for the existing government loan. Christopher A. Combs, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024 Another would require the secretary to consult with permitting agencies on NEPA reviews for projects (namely mines) that would increase domestic availability of critical materials for the stockpile. Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for namely 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of namely was in the 14th century

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“Namely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/namely. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

namely

adverb
name·​ly ˈnām-lē How to pronounce namely (audio)
: that is to say
the cat family, namely, lions, tigers, and related animals

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