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N0008200 (nām′lē)adv. That is to say; specifically.

namely

(ˈneɪmlɪ) advthat is to say: it was another colour, namely green.

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(ˈneɪm li)

adv. that is to say; specifically: a new item of legislation, namely, the housing bill. [1125–75; Middle English earlier nameliche]

namely

i.e.">i.e.

Namely and i.e. are both used to give more information about something that you have just mentioned.

1. 'namely'

You use namely to say exactly what you mean when you have just referred to something in a general or indirect way.

One group of people seems to be forgotten, namely pensioners.This virus was shown to be responsible for causing a very common illness, namely glandular fever.2. 'i.e.'

You use i.e. when you are giving an explanation of a word or expression that you have just used.

You must be an amateur, i.e. someone who has never competed for prize money in athletics.A good pass in French (i.e. at least grade B) is desirable.

Thesaurus

Adv.

namely - as followsthat is to say, to wit, videlicet, viz.

namely

adverb specifically, that is to say, to wit, i.e., viz. One group of people seems to be forgotten, namely pensioners.

namely

adverbThat is to say:scilicet, specifically, videlicet.Idiom: to wit.

Translations

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name

(neim) noun1. a word by which a person, place or thing is called. My name is Rachel; She knows all the flowers by name. 名字，名称 2. reputation; fame. He has a name for honesty.名声 verb1. to give a name to. They named the child Thomas.给...取名2. to speak of or list by name. He could name all the kings of England.列举ˈnameless adjective1. not having a name. a nameless fear. 无名的，不知名的 2. not spoken of by name. The author of the book shall be nameless.匿名的ˈnamely adverb that is. Only one student passed the exam, namely John. 即，也就是 ˈnameplate noun a piece of metal, plastic etc with a name on it. You will know his office by the nameplate on the door. 姓名牌，标示牌 ˈnamesake noun a person with the same name as oneself. 同名的人call (someone) names to insult (someone) by applying rude names to him. 谩骂（某人） in the name of by the authority of. I arrest you in the name of the Queen.以...的名义make a name for oneself to become famous, get a (usually good) reputation etc. He made a name for himself as a concert pianist.成名name after , (American) name for to give (a child or a thing) the name of (another person). Peter was named after his father.以…的名字起名

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adv specifically

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adv that is to say

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