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Word Forms of “Particularly”

Especially or notably; more than usual or more than other things.

Word Family of Particularly

What is the adjective of particularly? — particular

particular

What is the adverb of particularly? — particularly

particularly

How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence

  • I particularly like chocolate ice cream. A2
  • This winter was particularly cold and snowy. B1
  • The author was particularly interested in social movements. B1

Origin and Word Formation of Particularly

From particular + -ly adverbial suffix.

Common Word Form Mistakes with Particularly

Wrong: I am particularly like that idea.

Correct: I particularly like that idea.

Put 'particularly' after the subject and before the main verb, not with 'am'.

Wrong: That was particular interesting.

Correct: That was particularly interesting.

Use the adverb 'particularly', not the adjective 'particular', to modify an adjective.

Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Particularly

What are the word forms of “particularly”?

The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.

What part of speech is “particularly”?

“particularly” is primarily a adv. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.

Where does “particularly” come from?

From particular + -ly adverbial suffix.

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