| query | If you say that someone is p_________, you mean that they choose things and do things very carefully, and are not easily satisfied .If you say that someone is particular, you mean that they choose things and do things very carefully, and are not easily satisfied . Ted was very particular about the colors he used. |
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| word | particular |
| full-definition | adjective You use particular to emphasize that you are talking about one thing or one kind of thing rather than other similar ones. I remembered a particular story about a postman who was a murderer. I have to know exactly why it is I'm doing a particular job. ...if there are particular things you're interested in. If a person or thing has a particular quality or possession, it is distinct and belongs only to them. I have a particular responsibility to ensure I make the right decision. You can use particular to emphasize that something is greater or more intense than usual . Particular emphasis will be placed on oral language training. If you say that someone is particular, you mean that they choose things and do things very carefully, and are not easily satisfied . Ted was very particular about the colors he used. |
| cefr-level | A2 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:a2
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