In particular vs Particularly

Hi Vu,

They are the same. Particularly is an adverb; in particular is an idiom.

Best,
Hoa Thai

Thanks guys for the valuable answers.

Now the situation is slightly changed. I put both "In particular" and "Particularly" in the beginning of a sentence.

1. In particular, I love pop music.
2. Particularly, I love pop music.

Is there any difference between the above sentences? I raise the question because a when I used "In particular" a friend of mine who is a native speaker suggested that I should change to "Particularly".

Cheers,
Vu

Hi Vu,

I do not use the adverb to start a sentence; and I don't remember seeing its use in that position either. Occasionally, I have seen people start a sentence using the idiom. Here is an example pattern and you can find more on the Internet:

STT designs and manufactures highly specialized components for .... In particular, STT offers products ...

However, I often use the adverb to start a supporting clause as follows:

I often find them sleeping under the bridge at night, particularly when it rains outside. (particularly and especially are synonyms in this context)

Best,
Hoa Thai