How to use "namely" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "namely" in popular movie and book plots

  • The Company gives Hamilton the body of a young man (Rock Hudson) through plastic surgery and a new identity, namely 'Antiochus "Tony" Wilson'.  - Seconds (1966 film)
  • Tomoka hears disturbing noises in her apartment, namely something banging against the wall every night at 12:27am.  - Ju-on: The Grudge 2
  • Even though the novel borders on fantasy, real-life issues are dealt with, namely animal abuse, lost pets, aging, and loneliness.  - Keepers (novel)
  • Emma, namely due to her “encounter” with Isaac, has tests ran on her, and she is told that she is pregnant (due to the virus).  - Day of the Dead 2: Contagium
  • After returning to Stark Tower, Peter plans a trip to Las Vegas with Mary Jane, namely in Tony Stark's penthouse suite.  - Spider-Man: The Other
  • Furthermore, it is uncovered that Xanatos is planning more attacks, namely on the reactor core of the Jedi Temple.  - The Captive Temple
  • Tyson Stone escaped, he is infected with T'srri bio-tech, namely a master logic module.  - Weapon Zero
  • She ran away from her planet of origin in order to explore the beings she was modeled after, namely humans.  - Cybergirl
  • These types are clearly slightly Anglicized versions of ancient types of Greek New Comedy, namely the senex, the son, and the slave.  - Every Man in His Humour
  • Voltes V's enemies are the Boazanians; namely Prince Heinell (Prince Zardoz), Katharine (Zandra), Jangal (Draco), and Zuhl.  - Chōdenji Machine Voltes V
  • With the creation of Etheria, other kingdoms were soon established, namely Sapiro, Adamya and Hathoria.  - Encantadia (2005 TV series)
  • At a picnic with Gracián, the lustful priest reveals that Valerie's father, the bishop, had another child, namely Orlík.  - Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (film)
  • The story also develops one of Dick's favorite themes, namely the definition of what is real.  - Upon the Dull Earth
  • Of these monsters, a few sided with the Sharks themselves: namely Rox, Moby Lick, Mantaman, and El Swordo.  - Street Sharks
  • Tommy realizes that there is a solution, namely that a pair of lonely women (ostensibly prostitutes) would certainly welcome Cobb's presence.  - Something Big (film)
  • During this time, Salvo meets and befriends a few of his fellow soldiers, namely Franco, a lathe operator, and Mosca, a journalist.  - El Eternauta

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