different between namely vs samely

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 same +? -ly. Compare Middle English samli (“together, with each other”, adverb).

Adjective

samely (comparative more samely, superlative most samely)

1. (dialectal) Similar; monotonous; unvaried.

Synonyms

• regular, unvarying; see also Thesaurus:steady

Related terms

• same-like

Anagrams

• Lameys, Leamys, Lemays, Maleys, Mayles, Mealys, amyles, measly, yealms