particular

particular — adjective

1. used to name one exact person, thing, or kind rather than a different possible o

1.形容詞B2
釋義

used to name one exact person, thing, or kind rather than a different possible one.

例句

Please use that particular door, not the one beside the kitchen.

particular + noun for one exact item

Nina remembers the particular song her father sang on Sundays.

同義詞
  • specific

    very close in meaning; often more direct and common in instructions

  • certain

    can suggest one known but unnamed example

  • exact

    stronger when precision matters, especially with numbers or details

反義詞
  • general

    describes a broad group or idea rather than one exact member

  • any

    shows no special choice among possible options

文法句型

particular + noun

one/a particular + noun

用法筆記

Usually comes before a noun. Distinguish from adjective sense 2: a particular door is one exact door, but particular attention means extra attention, not simply identified attention.

常見錯誤

❌I like grapes particular in summer.
✅I particularly like grapes in summer.
💡particular is an adjective here; to modify the verb 'like', use the adverb particularly.
❌Any particular shoes are fine.
✅Any shoes are fine.' / 'A particular pair of shoes is needed.
💡particular suggests one exact choice, so it conflicts with a completely open choice.

2. greater than usual in importance, strength, or care.

2.形容詞B1
釋義

greater than usual in importance, strength, or care.

例句

The school gives particular attention to children who are learning slowly.

particular attention to [person/group]

Marcus took particular care when carrying his grandmother's glass bowl.

collocation: particular care

同義詞
  • special

    broader and more everyday; can suggest emotional value as well

  • extra

    more informal and often used for amount rather than importance

  • marked

    formal; stresses that the degree is clearly noticeable

反義詞
  • ordinary

    without added importance or care

  • slight

    small in degree, especially with attention or interest

文法句型

particular + attention/care/interest

of particular + importance/value/concern

用法筆記

Common with abstract nouns such as attention, care, interest, concern, and importance. Distinguish from sense 1: a particular door is one identified door, but particular care means more care than usual.

常見錯誤

❌This issue is of particular.
✅This issue is of particular importance.
💡after 'of particular', English normally needs a noun such as importance, value, or concern.
❌The nurse gave particular to the baby.
✅The nurse gave particular attention to the baby.
💡this sense is usually tied to nouns like attention or care, not used alone.

3. hard to satisfy because you want things done in a very exact way and notice smal

3.形容詞C1
釋義

hard to satisfy because you want things done in a very exact way and notice small details.

例句

Eva is particular about the fruit she buys for jam.

be particular about + noun

My grandfather is particular about how his tea is made.

be particular about + how-clause

同義詞
  • picky

    informal and often slightly negative

  • fussy

    suggests worrying over small things

  • selective

    less negative; often used when choices are made carefully

  • meticulous

    stresses careful attention to detail, often in work

反義詞

文法句型

be particular about + noun

be particular about + how-clause

用法筆記

Usually follows be and is most often followed by about. Distinguish from sense 1: being particular about food describes a demanding person, not one exact food.

常見錯誤

❌My mother is particular to table manners.
✅My mother is particular about table manners.
💡this sense normally takes about, not to.
❌The client is particular for small details.
✅The client is particular about small details.
💡use about to introduce what the person cares about.

particular — noun