different between namely vs chiefly

English

Etymology

From Middle English namely, nameliche, namelike, equivalent to name +? -ly. Cognate with Saterland Frisian nämmelk, West Frisian nammentlik, Dutch namelijk, German Low German nämlich, German nämlich, Danish nemlig, Swedish nämligen, Icelandic nefnilega.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?ne?mli/

Adverb

namely (not comparable)

1. Specifically; that is to say.
2. (now rare) Especially, above all.

Usage notes

A synonymous expression is the use of colon—":", as in "There are three ways to do it: the right way, the wrong way […]."

Since this is considered a dependent clause, a comma should follow the expression and either a semicolon or a comma should precede it, depending on the strength of the break in continuity. "Namely" can thus almost be considered a conjunction.

Synonyms

• that is to say, to wit, videlicet, scilicet, viz., sc.; see also Thesaurus:specifically or Thesaurus:in other words

Translations

Anagrams

• Manley, Melany, laymen, meanly, yelman

English

Etymology

From Middle English chefly; equivalent to chief +? -ly.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?t?i?f.li/

Adverb

chiefly (comparative more chiefly, superlative most chiefly)

1. (focus) Especially or primarily; above all.
2. (focus) Mainly or principally; almost entirely.

Synonyms

• (above all): first and foremost, particularly; see also Thesaurus:above all
• (almost entirely): by and large, for the most part, largely; see also Thesaurus:mostly

Translations

Adjective

chiefly (comparative chieflier, superlative chiefliest)

1. of or relating to a chief