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A quick definition of namely:
Term: namely
Definition: Namely means to mention something specifically by name. For example, if someone says "I have three favorite colors, namely blue, green, and yellow," they are specifically mentioning those three colors. It is used to indicate that what follows is a complete list of what is being referred to. It is different from "including," which implies that there may be other things not mentioned in the list.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Namely means to mention something specifically by name. It is used to indicate what is included in a list.
- The party guests included my best friends, namely Sarah and John.
- The ingredients for the recipe are simple, namely flour, sugar, and eggs.
In the first example, the word "namely" is used to specifically mention the two guests who are included in the list of party guests. In the second example, "namely" is used to indicate the specific ingredients that are included in the recipe.