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namely
adverb name·ly \ˈnām-lē\
—used when giving exact information about something you have already mentioned
Full Definition of NAMELY
: that is to say : to wit
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First Known Use of NAMELY
14th century
NAMELY Defined for Kids
namely
adverb name·ly \ˈnām-lē\
Definition of NAMELY for Kids
: that is to say <We studied the cat family, namely, lions, tigers, and related animals.>
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