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namely
[ neym-lee ]
/ ˈneɪm li /
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adverb
that is to say; explicitly; specifically; to wit: an item of legislation, namely, the housing bill.
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namely
/ (ˈneɪmlɪ) /
adverb
that is to sayit was another colour, namely green
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