Dictionary entryCEFR B1adjective

particular

IPA pronunciation: /pəˈtɪkjələ/

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Russian meaning

особый, конкретный, определённый

English definition

Used to emphasize that you are talking about one specific person or thing, not others.

Example

Is there a particular reason why you chose this university?

Collocations

in particular
particular attention
particular problem
particular interest

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