particular

particular
[[t]pə(r)tɪ̱kjʊlə(r)[/t]]
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1) ADJ: ADJ n (emphasis) You use particular to emphasize that you are talking about one thing or one kind of thing rather than other similar ones.

I remembered a particular story about a postman who was a murderer...

I have to know exactly why it is I'm doing a particular job.

...if there are particular things you're interested in.

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2) ADJ: ADJ n If a person or thing has a particular quality or possession, it is distinct and belongs only to them.

I have a particular responsibility to ensure I make the right decision...

Fatigue is a particular problem for women.

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3) ADJ: ADJ n (emphasis) You can use particular to emphasize that something is greater or more intense than usual.

Particular emphasis will be placed on oral language training.

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4) ADJ-GRADED: usu v-link ADJ, oft ADJ about n If you say that someone is particular, you mean that they choose things and do things very carefully, and are not easily satisfied.

Ted was very particular about the colors he used.

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5) → See also particulars
6) PHRASE: PHR with cl/group You use in particular to indicate that what you are saying applies especially to one thing or person.

The situation in Ethiopia in particular is worrying...

Why should he notice her car in particular?...

In particular I admire Gary Lineker.

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7) PHRASE You use nothing in particular or nobody in particular to mean nothing or nobody important or special.

I went along thinking of nothing in particular only looking at things around me...

Drew made some remarks to nobody in particular and said goodbye.


English dictionary. 2008.

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