Meaning & use
in particular
Used to single out one specific thing or person from a larger group for special attention.
See it in a sentence
I enjoyed the whole trip, but the sunset over the canyon in particular stayed with me.
The teacher praised the whole class, and one student in particular for her essay.
A note on using this word
In particular usually follows the noun it emphasizes but can also open a sentence, as in In particular, sales rose sharply in June.
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