Definition of Particular

certain or distinct

Examples of Particular in a sentence

The children paid particular attention when the teacher began explaining what would be on the next big exam.  

Noticing the particular scene in “Romeo and Juliet” really inspired students to get more involved in learning about Shakespeare’s plays.  

Nothing could take the place of the talking doll, so the mother knew she would have to find that particular toy for her daughter’s Christmas present.  

Instead of explaining five different motives for not wanting to kill his wife, the defense attorney advised his client to focus on one particular solid motive.  

A particular ingredient was added to the red velvet cupcakes which caused the judges to try to figure out why the cupcakes tasted so much better.  

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