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21st October 2024

Not especially/particularly

We use this expression to say that we are not very positive about something, or that something was not particularly good/bad/interesting etc.
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
Your French is really good. Did you like it at school?
Not especially. I picked it up when I was working in Paris last year.
Example 2
Do you like chocolate?
Not particularly.
Really? I couldn't live without it.

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