Meaning & Definition of Namely in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Used to introduce a specific example or clarification.

  Example Sentence: Many animals, namely, dogs and cats, make great pets.

• Definition: In other words; as follows.

  Example Sentence: He has a bad habit, namely, procrastination.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, derived from 'name' + '-ly'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• namely speaking: In specific terms or particularly.
• namely that: Specifically regarding that point.

Translations

• Spanish: es decir

• French: c'est-à-dire

• German: nämlich

• Russian: а именно

Related Words

• specifically: In a specific manner; precisely.

• e.g.: For example; used to introduce examples.

Slang Meanings of namely

• Meaning: In simpler terms

  Example Sentence: She didn't like the movie, namely it was boring.

• Meaning: To put it plainly

  Example Sentence: We need more money, namely we're broke.