In particular vs Particularly

Hi Vu,

They are the same. Particularly is an adverb; in particular is an idiom.

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Hoa Thai

In particular usually comes after the word[ s] it relates to and it usually relates to nouns:

He likes music in general, jazz in particular.

Particularly is generally found before adjectives or adverbs:

Last winter was particularly

Thanks guys for the valuable answers.

Now the situation is slightly changed. I put both "In particular" and "Particularly" in the beginning of a sentence.

1. In particular, I love pop music.
2. Particularly, I love pop music.

Is there any difference between the above sentences? I raise the question because a when I used "In particular" a friend of mine who is a nati

Vthung1. In particular, I love pop music.
2. Particularly, I love pop music.

Is there any difference between the above sentences? I raise the question because a when I used "In particular" a friend of mine who is a native speaker suggested that I should change to "Particularly".

I more or less agree with your native speaker. As I said, I woul

Hi Vu,

I do not use the adverb to start a sentence; and I don't remember seeing its use in that position either. Occasionally, I have seen people start a sentence using the idiom. Here is an example pattern and you can find more on the Internet:

STT designs and manufactures highly specialized components for .... In particular, STT offers products ...

However, I o

Vu, this is how I would phrase your above examples:

1. I love pop music in particular.
2. I particularly love pop music.