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namely

/ˈneɪmli/adverb2 syllables

Namely means: as follows.

Synonyms for namely7

adverb, as in as follows

viz., that is to say, to wit, videlicet

also used for namely

scilicet, sc., in other words

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What does namely mean?1

adverb

1

as follows

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Namely in a sentence

  • He has two children, namely one son and one daughter.Theocracy
  • There are two types of pianos, namely the grand piano and the upright piano.sundown
  • In this case she certainly had the whip hand, namely: the purse strings.Hybrid
  • Even in the worst book there's one good page, namely the last.rul
  • Junior officers, namely second lieutenant, lieutenant, and captain, form the foundation of direct command.Igider
  • It was due a week ago, namely on April second.AlanF_US
  • I know a recipe for cookies which includes only three ingredients, namely butter, sugar and flour.Eldad
  • We're living, working and dying for politicians and speculators; namely, for their plans and wealth.maaster

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