🇬🇧🇪🇸 namely - es decir : English Lesson
adverb
“Oops, the video you wanted took a vacation. Here’s a random one that didn’t!”
Meaning of "namely" ("es decir"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
We use "namely" when we want to be extra clear and say exactly what we mean, usually by giving a specific example or list. It’s like saying, "I mean this exactly:" right before you explain.
Our family has one sacred tradition, namely, arguing about what to watch and then falling asleep during the movie.
My brain remembers only one thing from math, namely, that numbers get meaner when letters join them.
My brother has one superpower, namely, the ability to appear in the kitchen exactly when the pizza box opens.
There is one sound that makes me run faster than a cheetah, namely, the ice cream truck song.
There is one thing that has probably been used in books since the 1300s, namely, the word "namely" itself.
He opened the old box and showed me three small things, namely a chipped cup, namely a faded photograph, namely a train ticket. He held each close to his heart, namely to smell the coffee, namely to feel the paper, namely to remember the train. I watched him smile, finally calm.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C1 Advanced
This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.
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