Definition: (focus) Especially, extremely.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look!
Today we’re tackling a word that can sometimes trip you up – “particularly.” It pops up in writing and speech all the time, so it's good to really understand what it means.
The dictionary gives us a helpful clue: "(focus) Especially, extremely." Let's break that down with a little rhyme!
“Particularly” means something is
special
, you see,
It’s not just general, for you and for me.
It highlights a detail, shining so bright,
And emphasizes something with all of its might!
Think of it like this: You might say "I love chocolate cake," that's fine, it’s true. But if you say “I particularly love the frosting swirl,” –
that
is using ‘particularly’! You’re drawing attention to a specific part.
It’s about choosing something out of many, and giving it extra importance. Like saying "Please pass me
particularly
the sugar" - you want the sugar, and you're pointing it out!
Does that make sense? Do you have any questions about how “particularly” is used? Let's discuss!