B2adverbformalacademiclanguage
US/ˈneɪm.li/
UK/ˈneɪm.li/
used to introduce more exact details about something you have just mentioned
In context
Two countries, namely France and Spain, voted against the plan.
The report focuses on one problem, namely the rising cost of housing.
Only one candidate had the right skills, namely the woman from the Hanoi office.
Words that go with namely
adverb + verb
- two reasons, namelyThere are two reasons, namely cost and speed.
- one issue, namelyEmployees raised one issue, namely overtime pay.
- namely thatHe raised one concern, namely that the budget is too small.
- key factors, namelyKey factors, namely price and quality, drive customer choice.
- three options, namelyThere are three options, namely rent, buy or lease.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
namely, for exampleCorrect: for example