In particular Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˌpɑˈtɪkjəɫɝ/, /pɝˈtɪkjəɫɝ

in per-TIK-yuh-ler

UK

ˈɪn/ /pətˈɪkjʊlɐ

in puh-TIK-yuh-luh

Definition

Used to show that you are talking about one specific person or thing out of a group. It means 'especially' or 'specifically'.

Usage & Nuances

'In particular' is formal or neutral and often used after a general statement to single out something or someone. Commonly placed after a comma. Do not confuse with 'particularly', which is used before verbs or adjectives.

• Spanish: en particular
• Portuguese (BR): em particular
• Portuguese (PT): em particular
• Chinese (Simplified): 特别是 - 尤其是
• Chinese (Traditional): 特別是 - 尤其是
• Hindi: विशेष रूप से
• Arabic: على وجه الخصوص
• Bengali: বিশেষ করে - বিশেষভাবে
• Russian: в частности
• Japanese: 特に
• Vietnamese: đặc biệt là - cụ thể là
• Korean: 특히 - 특별히
• Turkish: özellikle - bilhassa
• Urdu: خاص طور پر
• Indonesian: terutama - secara khusus

Example Sentences

I like fruit, but I love apples in particular.

basic

Is there anything in particular you want for your birthday?

basic

She was interested in books, history books in particular.

basic

Nobody in particular asked for help, but I still checked in with everyone.

natural

I'm not thinking of anyone in particular, just speaking generally.

natural

Do you want me to focus on anything in particular during the meeting?

natural