Mainly vs. Namely
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Difference Between Mainly and Namely
Mainlyadverb
(obsolete) Forcefully, vigorously.
Namelyadverb
Specifically; that is to say.
Some of the students — namely Paul, Alice and Jake — seem to have trouble with geometry.There are three ways to do it, namely the right way, the wrong way and the Army way.Mainlyadverb
(obsolete) Of the production of a sound: loudly, powerfully.
Namelyadverb
Especially, above all.
Mainlyadverb
(obsolete) To a great degree; very much.
Namelyadverb
as follows
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Mainlyadverb
Chiefly; for the most part.
Mainlyadverb
for the most part;
he is mainly interested in butterflies
