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Synonyms: gamely, lamely, tamely, samely, amely, nately

Antonyms: gamely, lamely, tamely, samely, amely, nately

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Adverb

  1. Specifically; that is to say.
    • Some of the students — namely Paul, Alice and Jake — seem to have trouble with geometry.
    • There are three ways to do it, namely the right way, the wrong way and the Army way.
  2. Especially, above all.

Adjective

  1. Notable, distinguished; famous, renowned; well-known.

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