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- Dictionaryespecially/ɪˈspɛʃəli/
adverb
- 1. used to single out one person or thing over all others: "he despised them all, especially Sylvester" Similar
- 2. to a great extent; very much: "he didn't especially like dancing" Similar
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Learn the meaning of especially as an adverb to emphasize importance or reason. See how to use it in sentences with synonyms and related words.
Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the adverb especially. Find out how to use it as a specifier, an intensive, or a contrastive.
Learn the meaning and usage of the adverb especially, which can emphasize the importance or reason of something. Find out the difference between especially and specially, and see examples from various sources.
Especially describes something that can be singled out as better or more than. An especially tall building is extremely tall. Behind many good adverbs is a good adjective; this is especially true for the word especially, which is built from the common adjective special.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adverb especially, which means more with one person, thing, etc. than with others, or more in particular circumstances than in others. See examples, synonyms and contrast with specially.
Especially definition: particularly; exceptionally; markedly. See examples of ESPECIALLY used in a sentence.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the adverb 'especially', which emphasizes that something applies more to one person or thing than to others. See examples, collocations, and translations of 'especially' in different languages.
Learn the meaning and usage of the adverb especially, which is used to emphasize something more important or true than others. See examples, synonyms, grammar rules and related words.
Learn the meaning and usage of the adverb especially, which can express more than usual, or only for one person or purpose. See translations of especially in different languages and examples of sentences with especially.
Learn the meaning and usage of the adverb especially, which can express degree, emphasis, or specificity. Compare with specially and see examples, synonyms, and translations.
