different between namely vs lamely

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

lame +? -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?le?mli/

Adverb

lamely (comparative more lamely, superlative most lamely)

1. In the manner of one who is lame.
2. (colloquial) In a foolish or ineffective way.

   He lamely tried to lie his way out of the situation, but he wasn't really trying and no-one believed him.

Anagrams

• Malley, maleyl, mellay