Definition: (focus) Especially, extremely.

Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! Today we’re tackling a word that can sometimes trip you up – “particularly.” It pops up in writing and speech all the time, so it's good to really understand what it means. The dictionary gives us a helpful clue: "(focus) Especially, extremely." Let's break that down with a little rhyme! “Particularly” means something is special , you see, It’s not just general, for you and for me. It highlights a detail, shining so bright, And emphasizes something with all of its might! Think of it like this: You might say "I love chocolate cake," that's fine, it’s true. But if you say “I particularly love the frosting swirl,” – that is using ‘particularly’! You’re drawing attention to a specific part. It’s about choosing something out of many, and giving it extra importance. Like saying "Please pass me particularly the sugar" - you want the sugar, and you're pointing it out! Does that make sense? Do you have any questions about how “particularly” is used? Let's discuss!