Synonyms for

Namely

Verb / ˈneɪmli: / Another word for namely — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Namely means 'that is to say' or 'in other words'. It is used to introduce more specific information about something that has been mentioned before.

Synonyms & similar words

thatistosay towit videlicet viz

Synonyms by register

Formal

specifically explicitly precisely distinctly

Informal

like that is meaning i.e.

Literary

to wit that is to say

Antonyms

vaguely imprecisely unspecified unclear ambiguously generally

Common collocations

  • namely the
  • namely that
  • namely this
  • namely it
  • namely one
  • namely a

Word family

adverb namely

Usage note

Namely is used to introduce a more specific statement or explanation. It is often followed by a colon or a comma.

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