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in particular

/ɪn pərˈtɪkjələr/ Headword: particular 📚 Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)

Synonyms & Antonyms

This phrase is used to specify one person, thing, or group more than others, or to emphasize something specific.

Synonyms

especially specifically notably particularly

Antonyms

generally broadly commonly

Translations

in particular in your language

🇸🇦

عربي

على وجه الخصوص

🇵🇰

اردو

خاص طور پر

🇮🇳

हिंदी

विशेष रूप से

🇨🇳

中文

特别是

Easy Explanation

It means 'especially' or 'specifically'. You use it to point out one thing from a group. It makes that one thing stand out.

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Memory TipRemember 'in particular' is like saying 'this one, more than the others'.

Contextual Examples

I enjoy many types of music, but I like classical music in particular (especially).

The teacher praised all the students, but she mentioned Sarah in particular (specifically) for her excellent work.

Is there anything in particular (anything specific) you would like to eat for dinner tonight?

Pronunciation & Context