namely

[ neym-lee ]

adverb

1. that is to say; explicitly; specifically; to wit:

   an item of legislation, namely, the housing bill.

namely

/ ˈneɪmlɪ /

adverb

1. that is to say

   it was another colour, namely green

Word History and Origins

Origin of namely¹

First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English namely, earlier nameliche; name, -ly

Example Sentences

If Huckabee runs, the hurdles he faced the last time out, namely geography and money, would still be there.

From The Daily Beast

The possibility that the same outcome could happen another way -- namely a guy asks me out -- keeps me from taking action.

From The Daily Beast

There is a notion of reincarnation; namely, that our children are really returning ancestors.

From The Daily Beast

This is a common theme in the comedy being launched at ISIS; namely, making the point that ISIS is truly not Islamic.

From The Daily Beast

He only wants to protect his immediate universe, namely his wife and son.

From The Daily Beast

This slaughter is accompanied by the tabagie and what follows it—namely, the singing and dancing.

From Project Gutenberg

And I am told that the governor ordained what had to be done, namely, to make no investigations against the dead woman.

From Project Gutenberg

Inside the walls of Manila there is only one Spanish parochial church, namely, the cathedral.

From Project Gutenberg

All these different signs prepared us for the most interesting moment of our voyage—namely, passing the line.

From Project Gutenberg

On the 2nd of November I saw a festival of another description—namely, a religious one.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• especially
• i.e.
• particularly
• specially
• specifically