Notably vs Particularly

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Notably

Top 2,000 (common) C1 adverb

Particularly

Top 5,000 (fairly common) B1 adverb

Most common: Notably

	Notably	Particularly
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 /["/ˈnəʊtəbli/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈnəʊtəbli/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/pəˈtɪkjələli/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/pərˈtɪkjələrli/"]/
Meaning	Especially or particularly.	especially; more than others
Example	The house had many drawbacks, most notably its price.	I am particularly interested in learning about different cultures.
Register	Neutral	Neutral
How common	Top 2,000 (common)	Top 5,000 (fairly common)
CEFR level	C1	B1
Part of speech	adverb	adverb
Collocations	notably absent, notably different, notably improved, notably larger, notably successful	particularly important, particularly useful, particularly challenging, particularly relevant, particularly interesting
Antonyms	insignificantly, unremarkably, commonly, ordinarily	generally, ordinarily
Common mistakes	Using 'notably' in a question form incorrectly., Confusing with 'notable' as a noun., Placing 'notably' too far from the subject it modifies.	Often confused with 'especially' - both mean similar but have different usages., Incorrectly placed in a sentence, disrupting flow., Used with unnecessary intensifiers, like 'very particularly.'
Usage notes	Use 'notably' in formal writing or discussions to highlight important examples or points. It might feel too strong or unnecessary in casual conversations.	Use 'particularly' to emphasize a specific thing or aspect. It's appropriate in both written and spoken English but tends to be more common in formal or academic contexts. Avoid using it in very casual conversations.

See it in real clips

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

Not particularly.

It's not that easy to identify a voice, particularly a shouting voice.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

Well, the death of a common ally is a particularly effective team builder.

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

Not particularly.

It's not that easy to identify a voice, particularly a shouting voice.

Particularly

Frequently asked questions: Notably vs Particularly

What's the difference between Notably and Particularly?

Notably: Especially or particularly. Particularly: especially; more than others

Which is more common: Notably and Particularly?

Notably is the most common in everyday English.

Which is more advanced: Notably and Particularly?

Notably is the highest level, at C1, on the CEFR scale.

Are Notably and Particularly the same CEFR level?

Notably: C1, Particularly: B1 on the CEFR scale.

What part of speech are Notably and Particularly?

Notably: adverb, Particularly: adverb.

Can you show an example of each?

Notably: The house had many drawbacks, most notably its price. Particularly: I am particularly interested in learning about different cultures.

Can I use Notably and Particularly interchangeably?

Not always. Notably and Particularly are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.